noun
frag
FRAG
Frag (noun) means a fragmentation grenade. Example: “The soldier pulled the pin on a frag and threw it over the wall.”
noun
1
A fragmentation grenade.
"The soldier pulled the pin on a frag and threw it over the wall."
2
In video games, a kill scored against an opponent.
"He racked up ten frags in the first round."
verb
1
In gaming, to kill an opponent.
"She fragged three players in a row with one grenade."
How to use frag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMilitary slang for a grenade, borrowed by gamers to mean a kill.
When to use it
Informal — mostly gaming and military slang, not standard writing.
Common pairings
frag count
frag grenade
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Word forms
- Plural
- frags
- Third person singular
- frags
- Past tense
- fragged
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Etymology
Clipped from "fragmentation grenade."
Rhymes for frag
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What does “frag” mean?
The word “frag” means a fragmentation grenade. In plain terms, military slang for a grenade, borrowed by gamers to mean a kill.
How do you pronounce “frag”?
“Frag” is pronounced FRAG (/ˈfɹæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “frag” in a sentence?
Here is “frag” used in a sentence: “The soldier pulled the pin on a frag and threw it over the wall.”
What part of speech is “frag”?
Depending on how it is used, “frag” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “frag” have?
“Frag” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fragmentation grenade.
