fracking
8.8
An informal word placed before another word to add strong feeling
- adverb
- /ˈfrækɪŋ/
- NSFW
:
jodidamente
- That restaurant is fracking amazing; I can't wait to go back.
Examples
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She was fracking excited to hear about the surprise party planned for her.
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He fracking loves that band; he goes to all their concerts.
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Anyway, yes, but it takes the most curated approach to the character of Batman, the world of Gotham and absolutely fracking runs with it.
Synonyms
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9.5
Appears before verbs or adjectives to make them stronger
is used before adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to express stronger emphasis
9.9
A word people use to show strong feeling without rude words
is placed before adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to intensify feeling
9.8
A mild swear people use to make what they say stronger
is the informal intensifier used broadly before adjectives and verbs
How Strong
Surface Forms
fracking positive
Etymology
Fracking as slang is a softened form of a strong swear, often called the 'f-word', and people use it so they can speak strongly without the real swear. That's why fracking is used before words to add strong feeling or emphasis.