noun
Uncommon
fag
FAG
Fag (noun) means British informal: a cigarette. Example: “He stepped outside for a quick fag.”
noun
1
British informal: a cigarette.
"He stepped outside for a quick fag."
2
A tiresome or exhausting task.
"Moving house is such a fag."
verb
1
British: to tire someone out with hard or tedious work.
"All that walking really fagged me out."
How to use fag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn British slang, either a cigarette or an exhausting, tedious chore.
When to use it
Also used in the US as a slur for a gay man — highly offensive in that sense and best avoided entirely; the cigarette/chore senses are British informal only.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fags
- Third person singular
- fags
- Past tense
- fagged
Etymology
Probably from "fag end," meaning a leftover scrap or remnant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fag” mean?
The word “fag” means british informal: a cigarette. In plain terms, in British slang, either a cigarette or an exhausting, tedious chore.
How do you pronounce “fag”?
“Fag” is pronounced FAG (/ˈfæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fag” in a sentence?
Here is “fag” used in a sentence: “He stepped outside for a quick fag.”
What part of speech is “fag”?
Depending on how it is used, “fag” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “fag” a common word?
“Fag” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fag” have?
“Fag” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british informal: a cigarette.
