frigging

Softened curse word

Frigging is commonly used as a euphemism for fucking, an intensifier that avoids the taboo word: I can't find my frigging keys.

That's frigging ridiculous.

However, to frig is actually older slang meaning to masturbate or have sex—so frigging is barely a euphemism at all, just a less recognized vulgarity.

Most modern speakers treat it simply as a milder alternative to fucking, unaware of its original sexual meaning.

euphemism

freaking

Mild intensifying expletive

blooming · blasted · bleeding · bloody · ruddy · dang · darn · doggone · dadgum · fudging

intensifier

absolutely

Completely, without exception

really · very · extremely · incredibly · so · damn · bloody · downright · positively · thoroughly

frustration

annoying

Causing mild irritation

infuriating · aggravating · stupid · ridiculous · unbelievable · impossible · typical · useless · hopeless · endless

Categories
Opposites
intensity/profanity strength

friggingfucking

Obscene emphatic modifier

goddamn · damn · bloody · damned · blasted

emotional valence

friggingdelightful

Highly pleasing, wonderful

wonderful · blessed · lovely · fabulous · glorious

emotional charge

friggingmere

Nothing beyond what's stated

simple · plain · ordinary · unremarkable · just

Family

friggin', friggin

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13