freakshake
nounUK /ˈfɹiːk.ʃeɪk/ · US /ˈfɹik.ʃeɪk/
Etymology From freak + shake, or a blend of freak + milkshake. Popularized in July 2015.
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An over-the-top milkshake loaded with various sweet treats and toppings.
- 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 2024:
- 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 2024:
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- Freakshakes 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: