Main Entry: 1freak Pronunciation: 'frEk From www.webster.com Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1563 1 a : a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind b : a seemingly capricious action or event 2 archaic : a whimsical quality or disposition 3 : one that is markedly unusual or abnormal: as a : a person or animal with a physical oddity who appears in a circus sideshow b slang (1) : a sexual deviate (2) : a person who uses an illicit drug c : HIPPIE d : an atypical postage stamp usually caused by a unique defect in paper (as a crease) or a unique event in the manufacturing process (as a speck of dirt on the plate) that does not produce a constant or systematic effect 4 : an ardent enthusiast