What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
weirdo
Example
He's such a weirdo, always talking to himself. [weirdo: noun]
Example
I don't want to hang out with those weirdos, they're too strange for me. [weirdos: plural noun]
freak
Example
She's a fitness freak, always working out and eating healthy. [freak: noun]
Example
Don't be such a freak, it's not normal to collect human hair. [freak: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Weirdo is more commonly used than freak in everyday language. Weirdo is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while freak is less common and may be considered more offensive.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between weirdo and freak?
Neither weirdo nor freak are formal words. They are both colloquial and should be avoided in formal settings.
