freak

• Substantiv für eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Sache, die ungewöhnlich, abnorm oder von der Norm abweichend ist, oft auf auffällige oder extreme Weise; auch für einen Menschen mit ausgefallenen, exzentrischen Interessen oder einem starken, ungewöhnlichen Verhalten.

A noun referring to a person, animal, or thing that is unusual, abnormal, or deviates from the norm, often in a striking or extreme way.

1. Unusual personB2informal

   A person who is considered strange, abnormal, or unconventional.

   Verrückter

   • He was called a freak because of his unusual hobbies.
   • The kids at school thought she was a freak for dressing differently.
   • Don't be such a freak about the mess.

   Synonymeaberrationanomalydevianteccentricmaverickmisfitnonconformistoddballoddityoutcastweirdo

   Antonymeconformistconventionalnormal

2. B1informal

   A person who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about a particular subject or activity.

   Fanatiker

   • He's a fitness freak who goes to the gym every day.
   • She's a history freak and knows everything about ancient civilizations.
   • My brother is a car freak and can name any model.

   Synonymeaddictaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanaticfiendmaniacnuts

3. Sudden eventB2informal

   An unexpected or unusual event, often with negative connotations.

   Plötzliches Ereignis

   • A freak storm caused power outages across the city.
   • It was a freak accident that no one could have predicted.
   • A freak wave hit the boat, surprising everyone on board.

   Synonymeaberrationanomalycapriceflukeoddityquirkvagary

• Verb, das eine starke emotionale Reaktion ausdrückt, meist Überraschung, Wut oder Aufregung, oft unkontrolliert. Es bedeutet, in Panik oder Rage zu geraten bzw. auszurasten oder sich sehr aufzuregen.

A verb used to express a strong emotional reaction, typically of surprise, anger, or excitement, often in an uncontrolled manner.

1. Become very upset or excitedB2informal

   To react with extreme emotion, such as panic, anger, or excitement.

   In Panik geraten oder ausflippen

   • She freaked out when she saw the spider.
   • He freaked when he heard the news about the accident.
   • Don't freak; everything will be fine.

   Synonymeflip outlose itpanic

   Antonymecalmcomposerelax

2. Cause someone to become upsetB2informal

   To make someone feel very upset, anxious, or frightened.

   Erschrecken

   • The loud noise freaked the dog out.
   • His sudden appearance freaked her completely.
   • The horror movie freaked the children.

   Synonymeagitatealarmdisconcertdistressfreak outfrightenperturbscareunnerveunsettleupset

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe

Phrasal-Variantenfreak out