frak
4 synonyms for frak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — A fictional swear word used as a stand-in for a much stronger curse, expressing anger, frustration, or shock.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use frak
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
what the frak
frakking
frak it all
Etymology
Invented for the TV series Battlestar Galactica as a family-friendly substitute for a real profanity, later spelled "frak" (originally "frack") specifically so it would keep the same four-letter shape as the word it replaces.
Full origin of frak →Frequently asked questions
What does “frak” mean?
The word “frak” means a fictional swear word used as a stand-in for a much stronger curse, expressing anger, frustration, or shock. In plain terms, a made-up curse word from science fiction, used exactly where you would use a much ruder word.
How do you pronounce “frak”?
“Frak” is pronounced frak (/fɹæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “frak” in a sentence?
Here is “frak” used in a sentence: “"Frak!" the pilot shouted as the engine died mid-flight.”
What part of speech is “frak”?
“Frak” is a verb.
