verb
General Slang
Freak Out
/ˈfriːk aʊt/ · verb · slang
To lose emotional control, or to have an overwhelming reaction good or bad.
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Definitions
1
To panic or lose composure, often during a bad drug experience.
“He started to freak out, so we sat with him until it passed.”
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2
As a noun, an episode of intense emotional release or a wild gathering.
“The whole night turned into one big freak-out.”
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3
To react with intense excitement or amazement.
“The crowd freaked out when the band walked on stage.”
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Freak Out In A Sentence
Don't freak out, but I think we took the wrong exit.
She totally freaked out when she saw the lineup.
The light show was designed to make you freak out in a good way.
Origin & Usage
Popularized in 1960s American counterculture and psychedelic circles, where to 'freak out' first meant an unhinged drug reaction before broadening to any extreme emotional state.
People Also Ask
What does freak out mean in slang?
It means to lose emotional control or react with overwhelming intensity, whether from fear, panic, or excitement.
Where did freak out come from?
From 1960s psychedelic culture, where a 'freak-out' was a loss of control during a drug trip.
Can freak out be positive?
Yes, it can describe being thrilled or amazed, not just panicked or distressed.
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