freakier; freakiest
Synonyms of freakynext
freakiness noun

Examples of freaky in a Sentence

That book was kind of freaky. a freaky kid wearing a weird hat
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The freaky happenings in this seemingly antiseptic city include clashes with werewolves, bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, mummies, alternate dimensions, vengeful tornados, and Elvis! Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Nearby, a student show at the Academy of Fine Arts was full of freaky sculptures and experimental artforms. Teddy Minford, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 Geese, a quartet of young rock virtuosos from Brooklyn, capture the vibe shift in freaky fidelity. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 The shape-shifting entity lures the kiddos into the sewers before revealing itself in the freakier form of Pennywise, officially welcoming Skarsgård back into the fold. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freaky

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freaky was in 1799

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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freaky. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

freaky

adjective
freakier; freakiest
1
: characterized by caprice
2
: very strange or abnormal
a freaky appearance
a freaky coincidence

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