# phreaking

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɹiːkɪŋ/

## Definitions
1. The cracking or exploring of a telephone system, e.g., attempting to obtain free calls or to discover special service numbers or other internal technical information.

## Etymology
A blend of phone + freak.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phreaking