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freaking

adjective or adverb freak·ing \ˈfrē-kən, -kiŋ\

—used to make an angry statement more forceful

Full Definition of FREAKING

:  damned —used as an intensive
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Origin of FREAKING

euphemism for frigging or fucking
First Known Use: 1928

Rhymes with FREAKING

phreaking, sneaking, speaking, streaking

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