Definitions

freaking

[free-king, -in] / ˈfri kɪŋ, -ɪn /

VERB

become extraordinarily upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

go mad

STRONG

rave unhinge

WEAK

flip out go beserk go insane lose control wig out

Example Sentences

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It’s not hard to understand why people freaking out.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

I want to be that freaking awesome parent.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

There’s gonna be some comedy at the beginning and then there’s gonna be freaking reggaeton!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Speaking of running uphill: Did you have a sense during the Games of the entire world freaking out when they saw your technique for sprinting up climbs on cross-country skis?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“No freaking way. If you go now, she’ll think I bribed you or something.”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King