freaking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of freaking
First recorded in 1925–30; freak 1 + -ing 2; euphemistically echoing frigging and fucking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“It’s interesting for someone who’s so private to buy the freaking Lakers,” said Elie Jacobs, a media and communications adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
"I'm seeing a lot of people that are freaking out about it," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The bad news is that freaking out — silently or otherwise — won’t solve the problem.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
“This was a freaking major event that happened, and nothing ever really came of it,” Kevin Kroencke said.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
“You’re freaking me out a bit. Should I be worried?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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