Informal intensifier meaning very or extremely; a euphemistic substitute for a stronger expletive.
American slang from the 1960s, a euphemistic alteration of 'fucking' used as an intensifier. Part of the trend of creating socially acceptable alternatives to taboo words.
This word represents the creative ways language evolves to express intensity while avoiding social taboos. It's fascinating how 'freakin' maintains the rhythmic and emotional impact of the original word while being acceptable in contexts where stronger language would be inappropriate.
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