1 Originally, "freaking" was considered a substitute to the more vulgar curse word starting with an 'F', so I would say it is not offensive but the offensiveness also relies heavily on the interpretation of the …

Dec 8, 2018 · 0 I am not sure about the usage of freak out - it means wildly irrational behaviour? Can we say for example that when someone is not doing something like expected is freaking out? I will give …

Nov 8, 2018 · To my ears, "freaking" is slightly stronger than "flipping" - perhaps because "flipping" is typically just used for emphasis and has no literal interpretation whereas "freaking" sometimes is …

Nov 30, 2020 · Is the phrase "are you f---ing kidding me?" very rude, mild rude, or simply okay in everyday English? Plus, if the comment was "What heck are you doing?" is it acceptable to any...

Feb 7, 2017 · "Freaking" is a less obscene version of the curse "fucking", which is used to add emphasis. The word refers to intercourse, but is frequently used as either an exclamation (e.g. …

Feb 27, 2021 · Party A is playing computer games during work hours. Party B approaches and says: "Isn't it too soon to be playing?" The intended meaning being that since it is still during …

Dec 13, 2014 · You scared the crap out of me! frickin’ or freaking (instead of fucking) : There's no freaking way I'm paying that much for this car. I won't look these all up, but NOAD does say: jeepers …

I have been told that 'you look good' is the perfect compliment to give. Because 'you are looking good' is not colloquial. How correct is it? For example, if I have to ask others about myself: How...

Note that what the hell (or the more common and even more offensive what the fuck) is a short form for something like... What the hell is going on? So just omit the "potentially offensive" bit in the middle. …

Oct 11, 2025 · Neither example is a preferred way of using "since." Here are alternative versions with brief explanations as to how they use references to time. I have worked here for two years. This first …