pron

fae

Fae (pron) means a gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she," similar to singular "they.". Example: “Fae picked up fae bag and left the room.”

pron

A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she," similar to singular "they."

"Fae picked up fae bag and left the room."

How to use fae

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA gender-neutral personal pronoun some people use instead of he/she.

When to use it

A niche neopronoun, mostly seen in online and LGBTQ+ community writing.

Word forms

faer adjective

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Etymology

A modern coinage, first appearing around 2013, drawing on the older word "fae" (fairy) for its neopronoun form.

· First attested 2013

Class of 2013 fae joined the language around 2013.

twerk unicorn

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Rhymes for fae

Ae BAE yae Chae algae McRae sundae reggae didnae Cannae sunbae McCrae

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fae” mean?

The word “fae” means a gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she," similar to singular "they.". In plain terms, a gender-neutral personal pronoun some people use instead of he/she.

How do you use “fae” in a sentence?

Here is “fae” used in a sentence: “Fae picked up fae bag and left the room.”

What part of speech is “fae”?

“Fae” is a pronoun.

Where does the word “fae” come from?

The word “fae” dates back to around 2013. A modern coinage, first appearing around 2013, drawing on the older word "fae" (fairy) for its neopronoun form.