Meanings
plural freakshakes
- An over-the-top milkshake loaded with various sweet treats and toppings.First known use 2015
A little Canberra cafe - Patissez - has become the trendiest little joint in the national capital because of its over-the-top "freakshakes".
2015 July 15, Phillip Thomson, “Canberra's 'Freakshakes': Five reasons why we love them”, in The Sydney Morning Herald, archived from the original on 29 Apr 20242 more examples
It was social media that brought freakshakes to the attention of Maria Michaelides when she opened Molly Bakes cafe in Dalston, east London.
2016 August 31, Hilary Osborne, “Freakshakes: the rise of a monstrous mashup of drink and dessert”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 29 Apr 2024Freakshakes were invented in Australia, but have become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years and with their photogenic qualities are a popular posting on social media.
2018 November 12, “Call for UK ban on 'grotesquely sugary' freakshakes”, in BBC, archived from the original on 13 Nov 2018
Origin
From freak + shake, or a blend of freak + milkshake. Popularized in July 2015.
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