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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

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

Former major-league pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith said he “would get bullied at freaking school for playing baseball.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

I started freaking out and jumping up and down and screaming, “I love you, Mom! I love you, Dad!” and hugging them.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles