Where does “freaking” come from?
Freaking derives from English freak, which comes from Middle English freke, Old English freca, and Proto-Germanic frekô and frekaz, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European pereg- and (s)per-.
freaking (English): present participle of freak; A streak or...
Definitions
- present participle of freak; A streak or...
Ancestry of “freaking”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | freak | A sudden change of mind; Someone or something... |
| 2 | Middle English | freke | a bold man, warrior, man, creature |
| 3 | Old English | freca | a bold man, warrior, hero |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | frekô | an active or eager man; a bold warrior; wolf |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | frekaz | greedy |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | pereg- | — |
Words derived from “freaking”