freakout
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An occurrence of unrestrained or irrational behaviour.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “freakout” mean?
A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.
Is “freakout” formal or informal?
freakout is generally slang.