Hag: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งโโ๏ธ
hag
[ hรฆษก ]
evil spirit
A hag is an evil spirit or witch-like creature in folklore and fairy tales. Hags are often depicted as old, ugly women who cast spells and bring misfortune to people. They are commonly associated with dark magic and malevolent intentions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old hag put a curse on the village.
- The hag cackled with glee as she brewed her potion.
an unpleasant or ugly old woman
In modern usage, a hag can also refer to an unpleasant or ugly old woman. This derogatory term is often used to insult or belittle a woman based on her appearance or behavior, especially when she is perceived as cranky or mean.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't listen to that old hag, she's always complaining.
- She's such a hag, constantly spreading rumors.
Translations
Translations of the word "hag" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abraรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅ เคฒเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Umarmung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pelukan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะนะผะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uลcisk
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฐ (hagu)
๐ซ๐ท cรขlin
๐ช๐ธ abrazo
๐น๐ท kucaklama
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ์น (poong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ objetรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ objatie
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆฑ (yลngbร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ objem
๐ฎ๐ธ faรฐmlag
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแฎแฃแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qucaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ abrazo
Word origin
The word 'hag' has its origins in Old English, where it originally meant 'witch' or 'fury'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of an ugly or unpleasant old woman. The association of hags with supernatural powers and malevolence has persisted in folklore and literature throughout history.
See also: haggle.