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Frigging: meaning, definitions and examples

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frigging

 

[ ˈfrɪgɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal emphasis

The term 'frigging' is an informal intensifier used to add emphasis or express annoyance. It is often employed in everyday conversations to intensify a statement or to replace stronger curse words. People might use it when they are frustrated or to convey strong feelings about something without resorting to profanity. This usage makes it more acceptable in casual contexts while still expressing strong emotions.

Synonyms

blasted, damn, freaking

Examples of usage

  • It's frigging cold outside!
  • I can't believe I lost that frigging game.
  • This frigging traffic is driving me crazy.

Translations

Translations of the word "frigging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caramba

🇮🇳 बकवास

🇩🇪 verdammt

🇮🇩 sial

🇺🇦 чортів

🇵🇱 cholerny

🇯🇵 くそったれ

🇫🇷 putain

🇪🇸 maldito

🇹🇷 lanet olsun

🇰🇷 젠장

🇸🇦 لعنة

🇨🇿 sakra

🇸🇰 preklínam

🇨🇳 见鬼

🇸🇮 preklet

🇮🇸 fokk

🇰🇿 жаман

🇬🇪 დამპალი

🇦🇿 lənət

🇲🇽 chingón

Etymology

The word 'frigging' is believed to be a euphemism for a more offensive curse word. Its origins can be traced back to the mid-20th century, in American English, where it emerged as a way to express frustration or annoyance while attempting to keep conversations relatively polite. 'Frig' is derived from the earlier slang term 'frigg', which is itself a euphemism for 'fuck', a word that has deep roots in the English language and has evolved significantly over time. As society has shifted towards more casual speech and a blending of formal and informal language, terms like 'frigging' have found their place in everyday vernacular. It reflects the desire to communicate emotion and intensity without offending, making it a popular choice in informal discussions among friends or in casual settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,718, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.