Word
freaking
Phoneticsfreak·ing
US/ˈfɹikɪŋ/
UK/fɹˈiːkɪŋ/
Definitions
01very or extremely
adv. you use this to emphasize an adjective or verb when you are surprised, angry, or excited.
adv. functions as an intensifier to emphasize the following adjective, adverb, or verb phrase.
“That was a freaking amazing concert last night.”
“I have been waiting for this promotion for three years, and it is finally freaking happening.”
Informal · Slang
Usage
Usually placed immediately before the word or phrase it modifies.
Synonyms
02emphasizing a noun
adj. used to show strong feeling about a person, thing, or situation.
adj. used as an attributive adjective to express intensity, frustration, or emphasis regarding the noun it modifies.
“I cannot believe I lost my freaking keys again.”
“The entire project was a freaking disaster from the moment the lead architect resigned.”
Informal · Slang
Usage
Always used before the noun; it cannot be used after a verb like 'is'.
03becoming very upset
v. the action of becoming very angry, scared, or excited.
v. the present participle of 'freak'; typically used in the phrasal verb 'freaking out' to describe a state of intense emotional distress or excitement.
“Stop freaking out and just tell me what happened.”
“She was freaking out because she thought she had deleted the final version of her thesis right before the deadline.”
Informal
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Ok but what I really want to know is how much coffee can a person cup without totally freaking out on caffeine?” “Ricote’s co-stars were “freaking out” at his presence; she was nonplussed.” Scan code
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