Freakout

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A frightening or disorientating experience, especially one that results from the use of a hallucinogenic drug. slang
  2. 2
    An occurrence of unrestrained or irrational behaviour. slang

Etymology

From freak + out, as a deverbal from freak out.

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