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.”
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A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she," similar to singular "they."
"Fae picked up fae bag and left the room."
"Fae had decked faerself in a modest amount of cheap jewelry, faer makeup inexpertly applied."
— Novae Caelum, The Truthspoken Heir: The Stars and Green Magics - Season One (2022)
How to use fae
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Adjective
- faer
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Etymology
A modern coinage, first appearing around 2013, drawing on the older word "fae" (fairy) for its neopronoun form.
Rhymes for fae
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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.
