English Explanatory Dictionary

control freak

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is excessively controlling and domineering.
  2. A tyrant or manipulator.

Word forms

control freak control freaks

Etymology

From control + freak. First use appears c. 1970 in the Los Angeles Times.

Derived words

control freakery control freakism
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