A natural freak would usually have been born with a genetic abnormality, while a self-made freak was a person who was altered artificially (with methods such as surgical implants).
Synonyms for freak, when used to describe something or something abnormal, include anomaly, chimera, misshape, and oddity. Weirdo is slang for freak, and regular is its antonym.
freak 1 (frik) n. 1. an abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object; anomaly. 2. a person or animal on exhibition as an example of a strange deviation from nature. 3. a sudden and apparently causeless change; caprice.
There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word freak, two of which are labelled obsolete, and nine of which are considered offensive and derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something. synonyms quotations Synonyms: fanatic, geek; see also Thesaurus: fan Bob's a real video-game freak. He owns every games console of the last ten years.
《 The Freak Circus 》 Of horrors The Circus of Horrors has arrived in town. Uncover its secrets and face the terror it hides, all while being led by Pierrot, the silent yandere, or Harlequin, his seductive rival. Don’t be fooled by their smiles, they’re not what they seem.
freak 1 (frik) n. 1. an abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object; anomaly. 2. a person or animal on exhibition as an example of a strange deviation from nature. 3. a sudden and apparently causeless change; caprice.