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“Freak” or “Phreak”

freak / phreak are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

freak f·r·IY·k

  • nouna person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed.

phreak

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“freak”

  • The Struts "Freak Like You" (Interscope) (writer/producer)
  • …the United States in a freak show as the bearded lady,…
  • …Anthem of 1978: Chic's "Le Freak"
  • Jesus Freak Hideout's Michael Weaver said that…
  • …Nichols, Janis Joplin, Frank Zappa (Freak Out), Shuggie Otis, T-Bone Walker,…
  • Paul Portell of Jesus Freak Hideout went on to say…
  • In an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout, Max said the decision…
  • 1995's Castle Freak is loosely inspired by Lovecraft's…
  • Future Freak
  • …of Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" and uncredited backing vocals…

“phreak”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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