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Definition of freakish

freakish

/ˈfriː.kɪʃ/
freak · ish
Adverb:freakishly
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• adjective

1

Very strange, abnormal, or unusual in appearance, behavior, or occurrence.

Example

"The region experienced a series of freakish weather patterns that brought snow in the middle of summer."

2

Given to sudden, unpredictable whims or capricious changes of mind.

Example

"The composer was known for his freakish temperament, often abandoning symphonies halfway through to start entirely new projects."

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• Rhymes for freakish

• Nearby Words

freakily
freakiness
freaking
freakish
freakishly
freakout
freakshow

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'freak' (originally meaning a sudden capricious turn of mind, possibly related to Old English 'frician', meaning to dance) and the suffix '-ish'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Freakish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/freakish
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