"Freaking" is a word you'll hear a lot of kids and adults using in place of "f**king" these days. Sometimes it sounds like a curse, and other times it sounds like the person saying it is happy or in awe of something. Given that people of all ages say it, it's a good idea to discover what it means, whether it's safe for you and your loved ones to use it, and how you should say it to convey the right message. Find out all of that and more in our full guide to this F-word substitute.
Is "freaking" a bad word to use?
It depends on the context. "Freaking" is a substitute for the F-word. While its original meaning isn't offensive, some people may be offended if you use it in a formal setting. But in casual conversations with people you're comfortable around, "freaking" is a safe alternative swear word.
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- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/freaking
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/freaking
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/freaking
- ↑ https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/freaking
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/freaking
- ↑ https://www.oed.com/dictionary/freaking_adj?tl=true
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/flipping