freaking
word
/ˈfɹikɪŋ/
FREE-king
/fɹˈiːkɪŋ/
FREE-king
Definition
'Freaking' is an informal word used to add strong emotion or emphasis, often instead of a stronger swear word. It can mean something like 'very' or show annoyance, surprise, or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken English and casual writing, but not suitable for formal contexts. Often appears before adjectives or nouns: 'freaking amazing', 'this freaking phone'. Similar to 'really' in meaning, but much stronger and more emotional.
Spanish: maldito (énfasis informal) - muy (informal)Portuguese (BR): maldito (ênfase informal) - muito (informal)Portuguese (PT): raios de (ênfase informal) - muito (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 该死的(非正式强调)- 非常(非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 該死的(非正式強調)- 非常(非正式)Hindi: साला (अनौपचारिक ज़ोर) - बहुत (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: اللعين (للتأكيد غير الرسمي) - جدًا (بشكل غير رسمي)Bengali: ভীষণ - খুব (জোরালো অনুভূতির জন্য ব্যবহৃত, অশ্লীল ভাষার পরিবর্তে)Russian: чертовски - блинский (разг)Japanese: めっちゃ - すごく (感情を強調する時)Vietnamese: quá trời - cực kỳKorean: 진짜 - 엄청 - 진짜로 (감정 강조)Turkish: lanet olası - acayip - deli gibiUrdu: بہت زیادہ - حد سے زیادہ (عام بول چال میں)Indonesian: gila - banget - sialan (untuk menegaskan emosi)
Example Sentences
I can't find my freaking keys.
basic
This is freaking good.
basic
That movie was freaking amazing.
basic
It's freaking cold in here—can you close the window?
natural
Why is this freaking printer always broken?
natural
I am so freaking tired after that trip.
natural