Fag End

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /fæɡ ɛnd/

Definitions of fag end

noun the last part or remainder of something

Example Sentences

A1 At the fag end of the party, only a few people were left.

A2 She found her lost earring at the fag end of the day.

B1 The project was completed at the fag end of the deadline.

B2 The fag end of the book revealed a surprising twist.

C1 The fag end of the meeting was dominated by heated discussions.

C2 The fag end of his career was marked by controversy and scandal.

Examples of fag end in a Sentence

formal The fag end of the meeting was spent discussing the budget.

informal We just chatted about random stuff at the fag end of the party.

slang Let's grab a drink at the fag end of the night.

figurative He was at the fag end of his patience after dealing with the difficult customer.

Grammatical Forms of fag end

plural

fag ends

comparative

more fag end

superlative

most fag end

present tense

fag end

future tense

will fag end

perfect tense

have fag ended

continuous tense

is fag ending

singular

fag end

positive degree

fag end

infinitive

to fag end

gerund

fag ending

participle

fag ended

Origin and Evolution of fag end

First Known Use: 1611 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'fag end' originated in England and was derived from the word 'fag', which originally referred to a loose end or remnant.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fag end' came to specifically refer to the last part or tail end of something, such as a piece of cloth or a cigarette. The term has also been used figuratively to describe the least desirable or leftover part of something.