as in freak
informal
strange or unusual
a horror movie about a freaky town full of ghosts
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Recent Examples of freaky
Beyond engagement with her freaky shoe content on platforms like TikTok, the concept has taken off to the point that The RealReal tapped Lee to curate an edit of freaky shoes — think feathery Valentino boots, zebra-print Gucci platforms with a tail and the like.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
With Halloween upon us, Hill, Rosson and other authors with new horror novels give us the rundown on their freaky favorites.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With his length, power and loose athleticism, Reese is a freaky talent who can blitz, spy, drop or chase down the run.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The wee beastie ends the season in Arthur’s body, ready to continue its freaky little business.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
With Halloween upon us, Hill, Rosson and other authors with new horror novels give us the rundown on their freaky favorites.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With his length, power and loose athleticism, Reese is a freaky talent who can blitz, spy, drop or chase down the run.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The wee beastie ends the season in Arthur’s body, ready to continue its freaky little business.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaky
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It’s got that freak existential hair-trigger suspense — in this case, literally.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Officials in Kansas say a man has died after he was shot by his dog in a freak hunting accident.—
Abigail Adams,
Peoplemag,
24 Jan. 2023
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But the advent of Norris-as-meme had the weird benefit of shielding him from the fallout of his own opinions.—
Chris Klimek,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a weird disconnect between the show’s pleasantly languid visual feel and its characters’ emotions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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The strange circumstances of his last weeks have the quality of a nightmare from which the Samsas awake.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But his arrest and conviction in 2024 had been preceded a year earlier by a strange story that appeared in the press and then disappeared almost as quickly.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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But some of the violations are anything but mundane, hiding records that might shed light on some of DeSantis’ most bizarre and offensive stunts.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This is no small feat, given that real-life Silicon Valley stories often seem too bizarre to be true.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The property is on the top of a plateau with a fantastic view of the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gosling is fantastic at being irritated.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free — perfect for curious kids who love to climb and explore.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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One of the most fundamental and curious mysteries in the universe is the fact that anything exists at all.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This has encouraged comedian Noah Gardenswartz to launch a weekly comedy series tracking the craziest elements of this new trend.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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That realization led me to take the crazy (for me) step of telling you about this release.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaky. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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