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frigging

American

[frig-ing, -ing] / ˈfrɪg ɪŋ, -ɪn /

Also friggin’,

adjective

Slang.

(used as an intensifier).

People walking in the middle of the frigging street are going to get honked at.

frigging British

/ ˈfrɪɡɪŋ /

adjective

slang (intensifier)

it's only a frigging game; frigging hopeless

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Etymology

Origin of frigging

First recorded in 1560–70; frig ¹ + -ing ²; euphemistically echoing 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.

In part, they are looking to recreate the rush they got from making the pilot, which Patinkin describes as “frigging thrilling.”

From Los Angeles Times

Emma Barton, who plays the soap's Honey Mitchell, wrote: "Love you so much, you beautiful, strong, mental, brave lady... You're frigging Ace!!!"

From BBC

“I’m realizing here lately that we’re living in a frigging hellhole,” Joe said.

From New York Times

“I’m realizing here lately that we’re living in a frigging hellhole,” he said.

From New York Times

“It’s frigging nerve-wracking,” Hovland said with a smile.

From Seattle Times

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