frak
Fake television swear
Frak is a euphemistic substitute for fuck, originating from the television series *Battlestar Galactica*.
The show used it to convey the force of profanity while avoiding broadcast restrictions.
Fans and others sometimes adopt it for similar effect: Oh frak, I forgot the meeting.
It functions in most positions where fuck would appear.
Vulgar or obscene speech
- obscenityIndecent word or act
- curseInvoked harm through words
- expletiveProfane emotional utterance
- swearingProfane speech or vows
taboo · euphemism · censorship · substitute · foul · cuss · bleep · exclamation
Of occupied territories
- viperFanged toxic serpent
- space operaDramatic sci-fi in cosmos
- toasterBread-crisping appliance
- nuggetSmall solid lump
fracking · raider · centurion · resurrection
Stress given to something
- forceStrength or compulsion
- vehemenceForceful emotional passion
- passionIntense emotional drive
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
exasperation · outrage · frustration · fury · rage · indignation · annoyance · irritation
profanity
Vulgar or obscene speech
swearing · taboo · euphemism · censorship · substitute · foul · cuss · bleep · exclamation · frustration
colonial
Of occupied territories
- viperFanged toxic serpent
- space operaDramatic sci-fi in cosmos
- toasterBread-crisping appliance
nugget · fracking · raider · centurion · resurrection
emphasis
Stress given to something
fervor · exasperation · outrage · frustration · fury · rage · indignation · annoyance · irritation · exclamation
frakplease
Polite appeal word
thank you · pardon me · excuse me · polite expression · pleasantry