freaks, freaking, freaked
to freak out
phrasal verb
To cause someone to feel very anxious or scared
- 1The horror movie really freaked him out.
- 2The unexpected news freaked her out.
When something makes a person feel very nervous, worried, or afraid very quickly, they might start to act in a strange or upset way. For example, if someone sees a big spider suddenly, they might scream, jump, or feel their heart beat very fast.
People often say "freak out" when they get surprising news, like failing an important test or losing their phone, and they suddenly feel very upset or panicked.
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at the market
Unexpected Encounter
Sarah
I just saw a huge crab crawling out of the basket!
Andrew
Really? That would freak out anyone!
Sarah
Yeah, I wasn't expecting it at all.
Andrew
Let's move to the other side before it gets any closer.
in a waiting room
Nervous Moments
Timothy
I can't believe I have to get a filling today.
Laura
Don't worry, it's not that bad. But I understand why it might freak you out.
Timothy
Yeah, just thinking about the drill makes me anxious.
Laura
Try to relax; it will be over before you know it.
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