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

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

Meanwhile Adam Hoijard, from Wirral, said he and his family arrived three hours early, and stood in the queue for hours before people started "freaking out and feeling sick".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They don’t bother to ask if I’m okay or if I’m completely freaking out.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz