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

People on the receiving end of misfires are freaking out, when they aren’t cracking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“Eighteen freaking days?!” said Maria Velasquez, reacting to Levesque’s suspension.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“John Mark, you’re kinda freaking me out,” I whisper when he still doesn’t say anything.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper