freak
Translation
weirdo, enthusiast, oddity
Examples
He's a real fitness freak.
He's a real fitness freak.
That snowstorm in June was a freak of nature.
That snowstorm in June was a freak of nature.
Grammar Patterns
a ((...)) freak an enthusiast for (sth.) He's a real fitness freak.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weirdo, enthusiast, oddity; Antonyms: normal person
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English 'frek' meaning 'bold man'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'free' from normal conventions.