freakout

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.
  • (slang) An occurrence of unrestrained or irrational behaviour.

Etymology

Compound from English freak + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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