freak shows

A form of freak show — An intentionally shocking exhibition of people with unusual characteristics, and which may include people who are gigantic, dwarfish, intersex, physically deformed or who have other extraordinary diseases, conditions and talents.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of freak show
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APA

freak shows. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freak%20shows

MLA

“freak shows.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freak%20shows. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “freak shows,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/freak%20shows.

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