Meaning & use
frick
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A mild, informal exclamation used as a euphemistic substitute for a stronger swear word to express frustration or surprise.
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"Frick, I forgot my keys again!" he groaned.
She stubbed her toe and muttered "frick" under her breath.
A note on using this word
Functions as a "minced oath," softening a taboo word while still conveying frustration; common in casual American English.
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