freakier; freakiest
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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One of Tipping’s most critical partners in achieving this vision was filmmaker Jordan Peele, who was a producer on the project and helped foster some of the freakier horror elements of the film. William Earl, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025 One year after getting freaky with an alien on stage, Sabrina Carpenter returned to the VMAs on Sunday with an equally unforgettable performance, albeit for very different reasons. Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025 The fourth installment of the freaky horror franchise brings back Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga one more time as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Despite my reporting on the freaky shoe beat, my own footwear has stayed largely classic: nude ballet flats, black leather boots, slim flip-flops, and lace-up sneakers are all part of my regular rotation. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Aug. 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 24 Sep. 2025.

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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