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freakout

/ˈfɹikˌaʊt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables
freak-out
IPA
/ˈfɹikˌaʊt/
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.

Slang

noun

An occurrence of unrestrained or irrational behaviour.

Slang

Etymology

From freak + out, as a deverbal from freak out.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɹikˌaʊt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

freakouts (plural) freak-out (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce freakout?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɹikˌaʊt/.
What does freakout mean?
A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug.
Where does freakout come from?
From freak + out, as a deverbal from freak out.

How to pronounce freakout

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