as in cursed
deserving of one's condemnation or displeasure
this freaking assignment is such a pain in the neck
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Recent Examples of freaking
There’s gonna be some comedy at the beginning and then there’s gonna be freaking reggaeton!
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Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That itself should be a freaking movie.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
How many people complained about this freaking sign to where a company like Nike felt compelled to take it down?
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That itself should be a freaking movie.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
How many people complained about this freaking sign to where a company like Nike felt compelled to take it down?
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Pair the fuzzy crewneck top and subtle kick-flare pants with chic platform sneakers or breathable, on-trend Mary Janes (this pair from Rothy’s is so freaking comfortable).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
For context, a McLaren 765LT supercar only beats that by two feet, and that has a freaking air brake.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Travis hasn’t hit a freaking golf ball.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
More than anything, though, Jessie is someone who clearly just really freaking loves to crosscountry ski.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
My freaking customers are now fans.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaking
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The magic trick of creator Katie Dippold’s series, about a mayor named Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) who tries to bring tourism to his totally cursed island community, lies in its hard-to-describe tone.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The history has fueled countless theories, documentaries, podcasts and social media posts that portray Lake Lanier as cursed or haunted.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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With more than a dozen varieties grown in and around SoCal, in 2026 alone, heads (of cabbage) will roll if Angelenos can’t get their fix of this vitamin-rich, potassium-laden, calcium-blasted antioxidant VIP in 2026.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each earbud is made from polished aluminum and housed in a pearl-blasted charging case made from natural aluminum.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This is Conolly’s Folly, built in 1740 at the height of a terrible famine.—
Amelia Soth,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2026
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The heroes who save us from these awful, terrible music haters do so with force.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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But their pitching staff has been disappointing to awful, and there's little help coming from the farm system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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In fact, this version of Louis sounds an awful lot like Lestat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Kristal was the great love of his life (and a darn good con woman).—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most of all, Gates proclaimed time and time again just how darn special Huntington Beach is.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And, of course, there’s all those dang reptiles Texas is known for.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Fans have been asking for these cars for years; Ferrari’s already won the dang thing three times since the 499P first hit the track.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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“Freaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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