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Definition of fricking

fricking

/ˈfrɪk.ɪŋ/
frick · ing
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• adjective

1

Used as a mild euphemistic intensifier before a noun to express annoyance, frustration, or strong emphasis.

Example

"The printer jammed again, and I have spent the whole fricking morning trying to fix it."

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• adverb

1

To a great or exasperating degree; used as a mild euphemistic intensifier to modify an adjective, adverb, or verb.

Example

"It is fricking freezing outside today, so make sure you wear a heavy coat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used strictly in informal, colloquial registers as a minced oath; as an adjective, it is restricted to the attributive position (placed directly before a noun) and is never used predicatively.

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• Nearby Words

friarbird
friary
fricassee
fricking
friction
frictional
frictionless

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in early 20th-century English as a minced oath and euphemistic alteration of a taboo four-letter expletive.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fricking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fricking
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