Fag

/fæɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A derogatory term used to refer to a homosexual man.

He was bullied in school for being perceived as a fag.

A cigarette.

I'm going outside for a fag.

A term used in some British English contexts to refer to a male servant or laborer.

The young fag was tasked with the menial chores in the household.

verb

To tire or weary someone or oneself.

The hike really fagged me out by the time we reached the top.

To work hard or labor intensely.

After a long day of fagging in the fields, he collapsed in exhaustion.

Originating from British slang in the early 20th century.

fag hag:

A heterosexual woman who associates closely with gay men.

fag end:

The end of a cigarette.

fag out:

To exhaust oneself.

To tire or exhaust oneself.

I'm fagged out after that run.

A derogatory term for a male homosexual.

He got in trouble for using the word 'fag' in public.