freakout en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈfɹikˌaʊt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From freak + out, as a deverbal from freak out.
Meanings
- (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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| freakouts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| freak-out | alternative | lexicographic |