Synonyms for

Freaky

Verb / ˈfri:ki: / Another word for freaky — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

strange or unusual in an unsettling way

Synonyms & similar words

flakey bizarre gonzo eccentric offthewall outlandish freakish flaky outre weird spooky eerie creepy odd bizarre unusual abnormal peculiar uncanny strange quirky offbeat outlandish fantastic grotesque macabre frightening terrifying haunting

Synonyms by register

Formal

unconventional abnormal peculiar bizarre

Informal

weird strange odd wacky kooky

Literary

uncanny eerie phantasmal

Antonyms

normal ordinary usual commonplace conventional regular mundane

Common collocations

  • freaky Friday
  • freaky fast
  • freaky good
  • freaky deaky
  • freaky stuff
  • freaky behavior
  • freaky weather

Word family

adjective freaky
adverb freakily

Usage note

Often used informally to describe something strange or unusual, sometimes with a negative or unsettling connotation. Can also be used playfully or to express extreme admiration.

Example sentences

  1. The haunted house was so freaky that I didn't want to go inside.
  2. When the lights flickered, it made the room feel even more freaky.
  3. The clown's makeup was so freaky that it scared some of the kids at the party.
  4. The abandoned building had a freaky vibe to it.
  5. The monster in the movie was so freaky that I had nightmares about it.

Quotes

  • I'm not really into freaky stuff. I like a challenge, but some things are just too much. - KJ Apa
  • I have a weird sense of humor and a really weird sense of adventure. Like, I'll just want to be freaky all the time. - Willow Smith
  • I'm not freaky at all, I'm a very ordinary person. - Patsy Kensit

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