freak show

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Definition of freak show in English English dictionary

An intentionally shocking exhibition of people with unusual characteristics, and which may include people who are gigantic, dwarfish, intersexed, physically deformed or who have other extraordinary diseases, conditions and talents

show in which abnormally developed people and animals are exhibited

Related Terms

freak shows

plural form of freak show

freakshow

Alternative spelling of freak show

Turkish pronunciation

frik şō

Pronunciation

/ˈfrēk ˈsʜō/ /ˈfriːk ˈʃoʊ/

Etymology

[ 'frEk ] (noun.) 1563. origin unknown.