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Freaky

/ˈfɹiːki/

Resembling a freak.

📖 Definitions of "Freaky"

adjective
  1. 1

    Resembling a freak.

  2. 2

    Odd; bizarre; unusual.

    "I've heard the props and costumes in this play are quite freaky."

  3. 3

    Scary; frightening.

    "Have you met the freaky new guy who moved in next door?"

  4. 4

    Sexually deviant.

    "The things she asked me to do were too freaky for me."

🔄 Synonyms of "Freaky"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
eccentricnoun(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.
strangenounNot normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
unconventionalnounNot adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
unusualnounNot usual, out of the ordinary.
bizarrenounStrangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.
outlandishnoun(by extension) Greatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange.
flaky(informal, of a person) Unreliable; likely to make plans with others but then abandon those plans.
outreAlternative spelling of outré. [Beyond what is customary or proper; extravagant.]
freakishStrange, unusual, abnormal or bizarre.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Freaky"

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WordDefinition
freakishStrange, unusual, abnormal or bizarre.
outlandish(by extension) Greatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange.
bizarreStrangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.
strangeNot normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
unusualNot usual, out of the ordinary.
unconventionalNot adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
eccentric(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.
outreAlternative spelling of outré. [Beyond what is customary or proper; extravagant.]
flaky(informal, of a person) Unreliable; likely to make plans with others but then abandon those plans.
weirdoWeird.
funky(slang, UK, US) Cool; great; excellent.
funny-looking(informal, idiomatic, somewhat derogatory) Having a comical or humorous appearance.
weirdHaving an unusually strange character or behaviour.
quirkyGiven to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.
peculiarOut of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
oddDiffering from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
insaneExhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
crazyVery excited or enthusiastic.
naughtyMischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child).
spooky(informal) Eerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural.

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