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freaking

American  
[free-king, -in] / ˈfri kɪŋ, -ɪn /
Also freakin’,

adjective

Slang.

  1. (used as an intensifier).

    You’re a freaking genius!
freaking British  
/ ˈfriːkɪŋ /

adjective

  1. slang (intensifier)

    his freaking mother; this is freaking weird
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Etymology

Origin of freaking

First recorded in 1925–30; freak 1 + -ing 2; euphemistically echoing frigging and fucking

Example Sentences

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People on the receiving end of misfires are freaking out, when they aren’t cracking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Eighteen freaking days?!” said Maria Velasquez, reacting to Levesque’s suspension.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Meanwhile Adam Hoijard, from Wirral, said he and his family arrived three hours early, and stood in the queue for hours before people started "freaking out and feeling sick".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Former major-league pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith said he “would get bullied at freaking school for playing baseball.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

It’s easier than freaking out about it all day.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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