freak show

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [freek shoh]
- /frik ʃoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [freek shoh]
- /frik ʃoʊ/

Definitions of freak show words

noun freak show a display of people or animals with unusual or grotesque physical features, as at a circus or carnival sideshow. 1
noun freak show any ludicrous, bizarre, or dehumanizing occasion, function, performance, etc.; grotesque, circuslike event: endless interviews and auditions that became a ridiculous freak show. 1
noun freak show bizarre or exhibitionist display 1
noun freak show circus act featuring deformities 1
noun freak show (formerly) a display of human and animal freaks as entertainment 0
noun freak show an exhibit of freaks, as in a carnival sideshow 0

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Origin of freak show

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Freak show

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freak show popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

freak show usage trend in Literature

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