freaking

UK
/ˈfriːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfriːkɪŋ/

Translations

freakingadverb
UK
/ˈfriːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfriːkɪŋ/
Informal euphemistic intensifier modifying adjectives, adverbs, or verbs.
sacrémentFamilier ; intensif adverbial signifiant « très » ou « extrêmement ».
It's freaking hot outside in July.
Il fait sacrément chaud dehors en juillet.
Additional translations
diablementFamilier ; intensif plus soutenu ou expressif selon le contexte.
freakinginterjection
Informal euphemistic exclamation expressing frustration, anger, or surprise.
minceInterjection familière, euphémistique, marquant la frustration ou la surprise.
Freaking! I just missed the last bus.
Mince ! Je viens de rater le dernier bus.
Additional translations
zutInterjection familière, plus neutre selon le contexte.
Synonyms
freakingadjective
more freaking
Comp.
most freaking
Super.
UK
/ˈfriːkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfrikɪŋ/
Informal euphemistic intensifier used attributively before nouns or adjectives.
fichuFamilier, euphémistique ; s’emploie en valeur d’intensif devant un nom ou un adjectif.
Turn that freaking music down!
Baisse cette fichue musique !
Additional translations
sacréFamilier ; intensif atténué, fréquent dans la langue orale.
freakingnoun
freakings
pl
Used as a noun referring to sexually suggestive dancing (grinding) or the act itself.
frottageSens argotique/sexuel : danse très proche avec frottement du corps.
The principal banned freaking at the school dance.
Le directeur a interdit le frottage au bal de l’école.
freakverb

freaking

Gerund

freaked
Past Simple
freaked
Past Participle
freaking
Gerund
UK
/friːk/
US
/friːk/
paniquerFamilier; devenir extrêmement ému ou excité, souvent de façon négative.
She started to freak when she realized she had lost her wallet.
Elle a commencé à paniquer quand elle a réalisé qu’elle avait perdu son portefeuille.
Additional translations
flipperFamilier.
péter les plombsFamilier; pour to freak out, quand quelqu’un réagit de manière irrationnelle ou incontrôlée.

Definitions

freakingadverb
Informal, euphemistic. Used as an intensifying adverb meaning "very" or "extremely".
It's freaking hot outside in July.
freakinginterjection
An exclamation of frustration, anger, or surprise; a euphemistic substitute for stronger profanity.
Freaking! I just missed the last bus.
freakingadjective
Informal, euphemistic. Used attributively to intensify or emphasize the strength of a following noun or adjective, often expressing annoyance, surprise, or emphasis.
Turn that freaking music down!
freakingnoun
Informal. Sexually suggestive dancing in which partners grind against each other; the act of engaging in such dancing.
The principal banned freaking at the school dance.
freakverb
To become or cause someone to become extremely emotional or excited, often in a negative way.
She started to freak when she realized she had lost her wallet.
To behave or cause someone to behave in a wild or irrational way.
He freaked out when he saw the surprise party his friends had organized.