Freak Out

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /frik aʊt/

Definitions of freak out

noun a sudden and intense feeling of fear, anxiety, or panic

Example Sentences

A1 She had a freak out when she saw a spider in the bathroom.

A2 His freak out over losing his keys was completely unnecessary.

B1 The movie caused a freak out among the audience with its unexpected twist.

B2 After the car accident, she had a major freak out and couldn't stop crying.

C1 His freak out at work led to a serious conversation about managing stress.

C2 The actress's public freak out was captured by paparazzi and went viral on social media.

verb to become very anxious, upset, or afraid

Example Sentences

A1 I freak out when I see a spider.

A2 She freaked out when she realized she lost her phone.

B1 Don't freak out, everything will be okay.

B2 I freaked out when I heard about the accident.

C1 Despite the chaos, she managed not to freak out.

C2 It takes a lot to make him freak out, he's very calm under pressure.

Examples of freak out in a Sentence

formal She tends to freak out whenever there is a change in the project timeline.

informal Don't freak out, but I think I lost my phone.

slang I totally freaked out when I saw my ex at the party.

figurative The thought of public speaking makes me want to freak out.

Grammatical Forms of freak out

past tense

freaked out

plural

freaks out

comparative

more freaked out

superlative

most freaked out

present tense

freak out

future tense

will freak out

perfect tense

have freaked out

continuous tense

is freaking out

singular

freaks out

positive degree

freak out

infinitive

to freak out

gerund

freaking out

participle

freaked out

Origin and Evolution of freak out

First Known Use: 1960 year
Language of Origin: American English
Story behind the word: The term 'freak out' originated in American English and is believed to have evolved from the slang usage of 'freak' meaning a sudden and extreme reaction or behavior.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 1960s to describe a state of extreme excitement or agitation, the term 'freak out' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of intense emotional reactions, often associated with fear, anxiety, or stress.