freaking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of freaking
First recorded in 1925–30; freak 1 + -ing 2; euphemistically echoing frigging and fucking
Example Sentences
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This self-improvement is speeding up research and development—and freaking everyone out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Nelson described a scene of hysteria, adding that one man was "freaking out, saying someone fell off".
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“I was eating baby food to get by. I lost 20 pounds. Heartbreak, man, it’s the best freaking diet,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Everybody’s freaking out, which I understand,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
It must be Eva, freaking out over that kiss.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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