freak

English

/fɹiːk/, /fɹiːk/

noun
Definitions
  • A sudden change of mind
  • Someone or something that is markedly unusual or unpredictable.
  • A hippie.
  • A drug addict.
  • (of a person) A nonconformist, especially in appearance, social behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or business practices; an oddball, especially in physiology (i.e., "circus freak"); unique, sometimes in a displeasing way.
  • (bodybuilding) A person whose physique has grown far beyond the normal limits of muscular development; often a bodybuilder weighing more than 120 kilos (260 pounds).
  • An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.
  • (informal) A very sexually perverse individual.
  • (dated) A streak of colour; variegation.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English friken inherited from Old English frician (dance, leap) derived from Middle English frek (daring, insolent) derived from Old English frec (bold, greedy, daring, eager, dangerous, desirous) derived from Proto-Germanic *frekaz (greedy, capable, courageous, active, outrageous, bold).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*frekaz

Gloss

greedy, capable, courageous, active, outrageous, bold

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

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