freaking

freak-ing · adjective/adverb/verb

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Definitions

adjective/adverb/verb

  1. 1.

    (informal) Used as a euphemistic intensifier to express emphasis, frustration, or strong emotion.

  2. 2.

    Reacting or behaving in a wild or irrational manner.

  3. 3.

    Used to add emphasis in place of stronger profanity.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    freaking out — becoming extremely upset or agitated
  • •
    freaking A — exclamation of emphasis or agreement

Related words

See also: freak, freaked, freakin
Synonyms: bloody, damn, darn

Etymology

From freak + -ing. As an intensifier, it functions as a euphemism for a stronger expletive, gaining popularity in American English from the late 20th century.