freaky

Everyday

1. (informal) Freaky means strange and a bit scary or weird: «a freaky noise». tree →
2. (informal) Freaky can mean very unusual and surprising: «a freaky coincidence». tree →
3. (adult slang) a word grown-ups use; not for school. tree →

In the lessons

Common in children's and teen talk, films and spooky stories: freaky houses, freaky masks, freaky dreams. «Freaky Friday» is a famous film about a mother and daughter swapping bodies. Phrases: «that's freaky», «a freaky coincidence».

Examples

• That old house is really freaky at night. tree →
• It's freaky that we both have the same birthday. tree →
• The mask in the shop window looked freaky. tree →
• I had a freaky dream about talking cats. tree →
• There was a freaky noise in the attic. tree →
• The weather has been freaky this week. tree →

Note

Informal; in formal writing use «strange», «eerie» or «unusual». Related: freak (noun; informal verb «freak out» = panic or get very upset).