What does "freaking" mean?

1. (very or extremely) you use this to emphasize an adjective or verb when you are surprised, angry, or excited. 2. (emphasizing a noun) used to show strong feeling about a person, thing, or situation. 3. (becoming very upset) the action of becoming very angry, scared, or excited.

How do you use "freaking"?

Usually placed immediately before the word or phrase it modifies. Always used before the noun; it cannot be used after a verb like 'is'.

freaking

adv. · adj. · v.

US //ˈfɹikɪŋ// UK //fɹˈiːkɪŋ// freak·ing

1 very or extremely (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

you use this to emphasize an adjective or verb when you are surprised, angry, or excited.

functions as an intensifier to emphasize the following adjective, adverb, or verb phrase.

Example

That was a freaking amazing concert last night.

Example

I have been waiting for this promotion for three years, and it is finally freaking happening.

Usage

Usually placed immediately before the word or phrase it modifies.
2 emphasizing a noun (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

used to show strong feeling about a person, thing, or situation.

used as an attributive adjective to express intensity, frustration, or emphasis regarding the noun it modifies.

Example

I cannot believe I lost my freaking keys again.

Example

The entire project was a freaking disaster from the moment the lead architect resigned.

Usage

Always used before the noun; it cannot be used after a verb like 'is'.
3 becoming very upset (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

the action of becoming very angry, scared, or excited.

the present participle of 'freak'; typically used in the phrasal verb 'freaking out' to describe a state of intense emotional distress or excitement.

Example

Stop freaking out and just tell me what happened.

Example

She was freaking out because she thought she had deleted the final version of her thesis right before the deadline.
- panicking
- flipping
- calming

Last updated June 19, 2026