freak show

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Meaning · English

A freakish person, or a group thereof.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“Get out of here, you freak show,” Emmy said.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “freak show” mean?

A freakish person, or a group thereof.

Is “freak show” formal or informal?

freak show is generally derogatory, slang.