Freaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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freaking

 

[ หˆfriหkษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal

Used for emphasis or to express strong feelings of annoyance, surprise, or approval.

Synonyms

blasted, bloody, damned.

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Word Description / Examples
freaking

Used for emphasizing a statement or expressing frustration, often in a casual or informal setting. It is less intense than other options.

  • This freaking computer won't start!
  • I'm so freaking tired right now.
bloody

Commonly used in British English to express strong emotion, often frustration or anger. It can be considered mildly offensive in some contexts.

  • This bloody thing never works!
  • Why is it so bloody cold in here?
damned

Used to express strong negative feelings, such as anger or frustration. It can be considered more intense and may be offensive to some people.

  • I can't finish this damned project!
  • It was a damned tough exam.
blasted

Conveys strong annoyance and is often used in a more intense or formal way. It can have an old-fashioned or dramatic feel.

  • I can't get this blasted door open!
  • Where's that blasted report?

Examples of usage

  • He is a freaking genius!
  • I can't believe this freaking weather!
  • She did a freaking amazing job on the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "freaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdammt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sangat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardzo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žๅธธใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sacrebleu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sakra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรถg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muy

Etymology

The word 'freaking' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century as a slang term derived from the word 'freak'. Over time, it has evolved to be used as an informal intensifier to add emphasis to various expressions. Its usage has become widespread in informal conversations and popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,774, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.