pron
fae
pron
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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."
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.
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.