Fag

Pronunciation: /fæɡ/

Definitions of fag

noun a derogatory term for a homosexual person, usually a man

Example Sentences

A1 My brother called his friend a fag as a joke.

A2 The students were teasing each other and one of them used the word 'fag' in a disrespectful way.

B1 Using derogatory terms like 'fag' is not acceptable in a professional setting.

B2 The comedian's joke about the word 'fag' sparked a debate on freedom of speech.

C1 The use of the word 'fag' in literature can be analyzed in the context of historical language norms.

C2 The author's choice to include the word 'fag' in the novel was seen as a deliberate commentary on societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals.

Examples of fag in a Sentence

formal The term 'fag' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.

informal I heard someone use the word 'fag' at the party last night.

slang Some people still use 'fag' as a slang term for cigarettes.

figurative She felt like a fag after running the marathon.

Grammatical Forms of fag

• past tense: fagged
• plural: fags
• comparative: more fag
• superlative: most fag
• present tense: fag
• future tense: will fag
• perfect tense: have fagged
• continuous tense: is fagging
• singular: fag
• positive degree: fag
• infinitive: to fag
• gerund: fagging
• participle: fagged

Origin and Evolution of fag

First Known Use: 1770 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fag' originated as a slang term in British public schools in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a younger student who performed menial tasks for an older student, the term 'fag' evolved over time to also be used as a derogatory term for a homosexual individual. In more recent years, the term has been reclaimed by some members of the LGBTQ+ community.