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Freakier: meaning, definitions and examples

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freakier

 

[ ˈfriːkɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unusual behavior

The term 'freakier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'freaky,' which describes something that is strange, unusual, or unexpected. It often refers to behaviors, appearances, or situations that provoke discomfort or surprise. This word can be applied to various contexts, such as describing a person's eccentric actions or peculiar events that defy the norm. When something is described as 'freakier,' it suggests an escalation in the degree of oddity or abnormality compared to something else. This is common in discussions around culture, fashion, or art, where the boundaries of normalcy are often tested.

Synonyms

more bizarre, odder, stranger, weirder

Examples of usage

  • This movie is freakier than the last one.
  • Her ideas seem freakier every time she shares them.
  • The haunted house was freakier than I anticipated.

Translations

Translations of the word "freakier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais estranho

🇮🇳 अजीब

🇩🇪 seltsamer

🇮🇩 lebih aneh

🇺🇦 більш дивний

🇵🇱 dziwniejszy

🇯🇵 より奇妙な

🇫🇷 plus étrange

🇪🇸 más extraño

🇹🇷 daha garip

🇰🇷 더 이상한

🇸🇦 أكثر غرابة

🇨🇿 podivnější

🇸🇰 divnejší

🇨🇳 更奇怪的

🇸🇮 bolj nenavaden

🇮🇸 frekari

🇰🇿 бұдан да оғаш

🇬🇪 უფრო უცნაური

🇦🇿 daha qəribə

🇲🇽 más extraño

Etymology

The word 'freaky' originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the noun 'freak,' which itself comes from the Old Norse 'frikr,' meaning 'sudden' or 'unexpected.' The application of 'freak' in describing oddities or deviations from the norm began to evolve in the early 20th century when it became associated with unusual physical features or behaviors, often seen in 'freak shows.' As the context of oddity expanded, so did the use of the term, evolving into 'freaky' to denote something that is strange or unsettling. The comparative form 'freakier' emerged as a natural linguistic progression, allowing speakers to compare levels of strangeness or abnormality. The word has continued to adapt, often used in popular culture, especially in entertainment and fashion, reflecting society's shifting perceptions of normalcy and the embrace of the unusual.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,217, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.