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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“People are freaking out,” says David Mann, chief executive of the Mannsion Group, which invests in late-stage private companies, though not through the platforms named.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“This is stressful enough without you freaking out.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman