adjective

fricking

FRIH-kihng

Fricking (adjective) means Informal: used as a milder substitute for a much stronger swear word, to add emphasis. Example: “This is a fricking disaster.”

adjective

Informal: used as a milder substitute for a much stronger swear word, to add emphasis.

"This is a fricking disaster."

"Turn down that fricking music!"

How to use fricking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA polite-ish stand-in for a much ruder intensifier, used to express frustration or emphasis.

When to use it

Informal; a softened version of a vulgar word, still not appropriate in formal writing.

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Rhymes for fricking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fricking” mean?

The word “fricking” means informal: used as a milder substitute for a much stronger swear word, to add emphasis. In plain terms, a polite-ish stand-in for a much ruder intensifier, used to express frustration or emphasis.

How do you pronounce “fricking”?

“Fricking” is pronounced FRIH-kihng (/ˈfɹɪkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fricking” in a sentence?

Here is “fricking” used in a sentence: “This is a fricking disaster.”

What part of speech is “fricking”?

“Fricking” is an adjective.