noun Uncommon

fag

FAG

Fag (noun) means British informal: a cigarette. Example: “He stepped outside for a quick fag.”

noun

British informal: a cigarette.

"He stepped outside for a quick fag."

A tiresome or exhausting task.

"Moving house is such a fag."

verb

British: to tire someone out with hard or tedious work.

"All that walking really fagged me out."

How to use fag

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

fagged past tense, fags plural, fags plural, fags plural, fags singular

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Etymology

Probably from "fag end," meaning a leftover scrap or remnant.

Synonyms

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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.

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