freak
|freak|
B2
/friːk/
unusual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'freke,' where 'freke' meant 'a sudden change or caprice.'
Historical Evolution
'freke' transformed into the modern English word 'freak' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sudden change or caprice,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'unusual person or thing' and 'to react wildly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed.
The circus featured a two-headed snake as a freak.
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Verb 1
to react or behave in a wild or irrational way.
She freaked out when she saw the spider.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35