Is Somebody Gonna Match My Freak? What This Gen Z Slang Really Means

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Where “match my freak” comes from & how to find the freak for you

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA Reviewed by John Keegan

Last Updated: January 7, 2025 Fact Checked

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How to Use “Match My Freak”

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Where did "Match my freak" come from?

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If you’ve been on TikTok recently, you may have seen users asking people to “match their freak” and wondered what it meant. Originally a lyric from Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” the phrase “match my freak” went viral and became a popular Gen Z slang phrase. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about “match my freak” including what it means, how to use it, where the phrase comes from, and how to find someone who matches your unique freak.

What does “match my freak” mean on TikTok?

“Match my freak” means finding someone who matches your weirdness and enjoys the same niche interests as you. The phrase is a lyric from the song “Nasty” by Tinashe that originally meant finding someone with the same sexual energy as you, but it quickly became a more wholesome meme on social media.

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What does “match my freak” mean?

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Match my freak refers to someone sharing your “weird” side. On TikTok and other social media sites, many users have been posting videos about wanting someone to “match their freak,” or be the same type of weird as them. This trend often refers to habits, hobbies, and interests that may seem odd to others. When someone matches your freak, it means they share these interests with you and aren’t afraid or embarrassed to enjoy them.^{[1]
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- For example, “When’s somebody gonna match my freak and learn every fact about the sinking of the Titanic?”
- Or, “I need someone to match my freak and talk to themselves out loud when they’re alone.”
- Many people also use the phrase sarcastically to show how “normal” or “boring” their interests are. For example, “I need someone to match my freak (order pizza and binge-watch Netflix all night).”
“Match my freak” was originally a line in the song “Nasty” by Tinashe, in which the singer says, “Is somebody gonna match my freak? / Is somebody gonna match my nasty? / I got stamina, they say I’m an athlete.” This alludes to her sexual stamina, as she’s looking for someone who can match her “freak” in bed. In most cases, however, the phrase isn’t used sexually on social media and has instead become somewhat of a meme.^{[2]
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How to Use “Match My Freak” on TikTok

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Talk about a partner who is the same kind of weird as you. In most cases, the TikTok “match my freak” trend refers to having or wanting a partner who has the same “weird” habits, interests, and hobbies as you. TikTok users frequently post about how they and their partner are extremely compatible and are practically the same person. Here are some examples:^{[3]
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- “I knew he matched my freak when he agreed to play mermaids with me in the pool.”
- “My partner and I definitely match each other’s freak because we get heated when we play Mario Kart.”
- “When will I find someone who will match my freak and pretend to have British accents when we go out in public?”
- Matching each other’s freak doesn’t always have to apply to romantic partners. It can apply to platonic relationships, too!
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Poke fun at your “boring” hobbies and interests. Many TikTok creators use the “match my freak” trend as a tongue-in-cheek way to describe how they’re not a freak. Because the original meaning of the phrase is sexual, users often use it in the complete opposite way by talking about how they’re an average person who likes doing things like watching Netflix and eating snacks in bed. Here are some examples:
- “Is somebody gonna match my freak (lie in bed all day binge-watching New Girl?)”
- “When is somebody gonna match my freak and go book shopping at Barnes and Noble and then pick up a little treat on the way home?”
- “Need somebody to match my freak—ordering a Caesar salad, fries, and a diet coke anytime I go out to eat.”
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Discuss celebrity or fictional couples that just get each other. The “match my freak” trend doesn’t have to be specific to your own life; many people across social media sites use the phrase to talk about their favorite couples who have a ton of chemistry and seem like the perfect match. Here are some examples:^{[4]
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- “If there’s one couple who truly match each other’s freak it’s MGK and Megan Fox.”
- “Donkey and Dragon from Shrek are the It Couple. They really match each other’s freak.”
- “Need someone to match my freak like Morticia and Gomez Addams.”

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Where did "Match my freak" come from?

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The phrase comes from the song “Nasty” by Tinashe. Released on April 12, 2024, “Nasty” became Tinashe’s first Billboard hit in 8 years. In the song, Tinashe sings “Is somebody gonna match my freak? Is somebody gonna match my nasty?” The music video has amassed over 21 million views on YouTube.^{[5]
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- Tinashe has since released several remixes of the song on the Match My Freak EP.
In June 2024, a video of TikTok user @nates.vibe dancing to the song was posted to X (formerly Twitter). The video quickly gained traction, and Tinashe has even posted several videos recreating the dance.^{[6]
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As “Nasty” quickly gained popularity across the Internet, TikTok latched onto the “match my freak” lyric and developed a trend in which users posted videos about wanting to find someone to match their freak. There are over 200,000 TikTok videos under various remixes of the song.^{[7]
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How to Find Someone Who Matches Your Freak

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It’s hard to find someone to match your freak when you’re afraid to open up. When meeting new people, whether for romantic or platonic relationships, it’s important to let them see the real you. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not just to impress someone. The people who are meant to be in your life will love you for who you really are and embrace your quirks.^{[8]
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If you’re looking for someone who matches your freak and enjoys the same hobbies as you, try to meet new people at places you enjoy going. For example, if you want someone to match your freak by staying in and reading all day, talk to people at bookstores or library events. If you’re a history nerd, try meeting people at museums or historical sites. Or, look for online communities like Facebook, Discord, or Reddit groups to find people with similar interests.^{[9]
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If you want someone to match your freak, it’s important to embrace and match theirs, as well. Let people know it’s safe to be themselves around you. Don’t laugh at or make fun of someone for their interests; instead, be open to learning more about them. This allows you both to be vulnerable and get to know each other on a deeper level.^{[10]
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While it’s great to have a partner who enjoys the same things as you, it’s even more important to make sure you agree on (or are willing to agree to disagree) things that truly matter to you. Whether this is politics, religion, family issues, or anything else, have a conversation with your partner to make sure you’re on the same page. Even if you don’t necessarily match each other’s freak, having someone who communicates, is willing to compromise, and truly cares about you is a key part of a healthy relationship.^{[11]
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Similar Slang Terms & TikTok Trends

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“Match my nasty” is another line from Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” and in the context of the song, it essentially has the same meaning as “match my freak.” It refers to having the same sexual desires and interests as someone else. Unlike “match my freak,” this phrase doesn’t seem to have any additional meanings and isn’t used as frequently as “match my freak.”^{[12]
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I remember when I lost my mind This TikTok trend features the lyrics “I remember when, I remember when I lost my mind” from the song “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. In their videos, creators reveal embarrassing and cringe-worthy things they’ve done in the past, often to get their crush’s attention. These videos are typically accompanied by old photos that prove the user actually did the things they’re talking about.^{[13]
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- For example, post a video with the “I remember when I lost my mind” sound that reveals you once sang and recorded a cover of a One Direction song to send to your crush. Then, add in a clip of that recording at the end of the video.
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You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me In April 2024, Taylor Swift released her album The Tortured Poets Department, featuring the song “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” The song contains the lyric “You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me,” which quickly became a meme on TikTok. Users posted videos showing places and things that “raised” them, or strongly impacted their childhood or personal development.^{[14]
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- For example, you might post a picture of the cast of Glee captioned with the lyrics, indicating that the show played a large role in your development.
- Or, post an image of the game The Sims to indicate how much time you spent playing it growing up.
- Ultimately, this trend can apply to anything that strongly impacted you, though the meme typically focuses on pop culture.
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Looking for a man in finance “Looking for a Man in Finance” or “Man in Finance” is a satirical song written by TikTok user Megan Boni (@girl_on_couch) that went viral on TikTok in spring 2024. Boni said the song was intended to poke fun at women who complained about being single but had extremely high expectations when it comes to partners. Many TikTok users began posting their own videos with the song in the background that stated their own expectations for a partner.^{[15]
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- For example, the viral lyrics of the song are “I’m looking for a man in finance, trust fund, 6’5”, blue eyes.” You might post your own video but caption it as “I’m looking for a man with tattoos, piercings, 6’5, green eyes.”
- Alternatively, post images of a fictional character or celebrity who fits the “Man in Finance” description. For example, a popular character for this trend is Nate Archibald from Gossip Girl.