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Fag: meaning, definitions and examples

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fag

 

[ fรฆษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

offensive term

The word 'fag' is a derogatory term used to describe a gay man. It is considered highly offensive and is often used as a slur to demean individuals based on their sexual orientation. The use of this term can lead to significant harm and distress, contributing to a culture of homophobia and discrimination. It is advisable to avoid using this term as it perpetuates negative stereotypes and hatred.

Synonyms

gay, homosexual, queer

Examples of usage

  • He was bullied at school because they called him a fag.
  • Using the word 'fag' in any context is unacceptable.
  • The term has caused a lot of pain in the LGBTQ+ community.
Context #2 | Noun

British slang

'Fag' can also refer to a cigarette in British slang. In this context, it is a casual term used by many to refer to smoking. This usage is completely different from the derogatory meaning and is widely accepted in informal conversations among smokers. However, it's essential to be cautious about the context in which the word is used to avoid misunderstandings.

Synonyms

cigarette, smoke, squit

Examples of usage

  • Can I borrow a fag?
  • He stepped outside for a quick fag.
  • After dinner, I like to have a fag with my coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "fag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwuler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ banci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะดะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pd

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maricรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eลŸcinsel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teplouลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๆ€งๆ‹่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samkynhneigรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะผะพัะตะบััƒะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ homo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maricรณn

Etymology

The term 'fag' has a complex and controversial history. Its derogatory use as a slur against gay men is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is derived from 'faggot,' a term that historically referred to a bundle of sticks or twigs, which became a pejorative reference to homosexual men, presumably likening them to a disposable object. The usage evolved over time, culminating in a highly offensive term within the LGBTQ+ community. Conversely, the use of 'fag' to refer to a cigarette originates from Britain in the early 1900s, deriving from 'fag end,' referring to the end of a cigarette, emphasizing its casual usage among smokers. While the two meanings are contextually different, the term remains loaded and requires sensitivity due to its offensive connotation in certain contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,497, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.