When to use frickin', flippin', friggin', or freakin': a guide for those who grew up sheltered

Everyone wants to be cool, but not everyone wants to use the f-word! This is especially true for people who grew up sheltered. Well, guess what!? There are some f-words out there that don't compromise your morals and actually sound pretty bada** when you use them correctly.

Eager to find out what they are? Well, put your browser in Incognito Mode and read on – just make sure your conservative family members don't see what you're up to.

FLIPPIN'

"Flippin'" is a lighthearted and affirmative sentiment. If a baby's first word was "flippin'" everyone would think it was charming.

Examples:

"Sick ollie, bro. That's was flippin' sweet."

"That detective is so flippin' good at solving mysteries."

When not to use it:

"Just flippin' some pancakes over here."

"Enough is enough. I have had it with these motherflippin' snakes on this motherflippin' plane."

FREAKIN'

"Freakin'" is a youthful expression of joy and admiration. However, it's a little bit edgy, like getting one ear pierced.

Examples:

"I freakin' love Babar."

"Let's get you a freakin' raise."

When not to use it:

"I'm freakin' out!"

"Nice freakin' to meet you!"

FRICKIN'

"Frickin'" is where the rebellion REALLY starts to creep in. To use it is to play with fire.

Examples:

"It's frickin' tax season."

"Look, if I'm being honest, you dance like a frickin' hobgoblin."

When not to use it:

"I frickin' have your test results, sir."

"Dang! I'm craving some Kentucky Fried Frickin' Chicken."

FRIGGIN'

"Friggin'" is an angry word. From here, it's a really slippery slope to the f-bomb, so please be careful. Think of your family.

Examples:

"I'm so friggin' P.O.-ed."

When not to use it:

"This is my friggin' newborn daughter."

"Welcome to The friggin' Keg. Can I find you a table for friggin' two?"

BONUS!

EFFING:

Use "effing" if you've become desensitized to "friggin'". However, be aware that this is THE FINAL STOP before unleashing the depravity that is F---ing. Please strongly and carefully consider whether this is a step you absolutely must take.

Examples:

"If someone steals my yogurt one more effing time…"

"Stop. Don't walk away from this. Don't walk away from us. I effing love you, okay? That's what I've been trying to say this whole time: I….effing...LOVE YOU."

When not to use it:

"Yes, I have experience working as an effing sales associate."  

"Effing Simon, will you effing marry effing me?"

FAQ:

Q: Do I have to warn my family that I'm now using this type of vulgar language?

A: You can do whatever you freakin' want!

Q: Is Flipper, the title of the 1996 adventure film about a boy and a dolphin, actually meant to be a swear?

A: Yes. The original screenplay was titled F---er, but the studio was a bit too reserved to see it through. They still wanted the dolphin to sound cool, so they settled for Flipper.

Q: So, is it ever okay to use f---ing…you know…without the censoring?

Yes, but make sure you're home alone. Go into the bathroom. Turn on the fan and then turn on the tap. Whisper it into a tissue before flushing it down the toilet. You're a real potty mouth now, and that's pretty cool.

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