fag Meaning & Definition
What Does Fag Mean?
Fag is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Finongan. As a noun, it means In textile inspections, a rough or coarse defect in the woven fabric. As a noun, it means A chore: an arduous and tiresome task.
Fag at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ/ |
| Synonyms | butt, weary and travail |
| Antonyms | refresh, freshen and refreshen |
| Plural | fags |
| Verb forms | fags, fagging, fagged |
Fag Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Finongan.
Fag as a Noun
- In textile inspections, a rough or coarse defect in the woven fabric.
- A cigarette.
- The worst part or end of a thing.
Noun
- A chore: an arduous and tiresome task.
- A younger student acting as a servant for senior students (potentially in a sexual or abusive way).
Fag as a Verb
- To make exhausted, tired out.
- To droop; to tire.
- (of a younger student) To act as a servant for senior students in many British boarding schools. To be the servant in fagging.
- To have (a younger student) act as a servant in this way, in fagging.
- To work hard, especially on menial chores.
Noun
- A gay man.
- a homosexual person of any gender.
- a queer person in general.
- A feminine or unusual gay man.
- An annoying or contemptible person.
Why did you do that, you fag?
Noun
- (dated in US and Canada) A cigarette.
Noun
- A younger student acting as a servant for senior students.
Verb
- (used mainly in passive form) To make exhausted, tired out.
- For a younger student to act as a servant for senior students in many British boarding schools.
- To have (a younger student) act as a servant in this way.
Noun
- (usually offensive, sometimes affectionate) A homosexual man, especially (usually derogatory) an especially effeminate or unusual one.
- An annoying person.
Why did you do that, you fag?
Synonyms of Fag
Antonyms of Fag
Fag in a Sentence
Why did you do that, you fag?
Word Forms & Grammar
fag (plural fags)
fag (third-person singular simple present fags, present participle fagging, simple past and past participle fagged)
Words That Rhyme With Fag
Origin of Fag
Origin 1: Probably from fag end (“remnant”), from Middle English fagge (“flap”).
Origin 2: Akin to flag (“droop, tire”). Compare Dutch vaak (“sleepiness”).
Origin 3: Clipping of faggot.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fag
Is fag a symbol or a noun?
Fag is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for fag?
You can replace fag with words such as butt, weary and travail. See the full list of fag synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fag?
The plural of fag is fags.
What is the past tense of fag?
The past tense of fag is fagged. The present participle is fagging.