freaky

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Odd; bizarre; unusual.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Scary; frightening.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Sexually deviant or overly sexual.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “freaky” mean?

Odd; bizarre; unusual.

Is “freaky” formal or informal?

freaky is generally slang.