fag

noun
UK: /fæɡ/
US: /fæɡ/

  1. A cigarette, especially one that is ready-made or manufactured.

    1. He bummed a fag from his friend after lunch.
    2. She quickly stubbed out her fag before entering the building, avoiding the non-smoking zone.
fag noun

  1. A male homosexual (offensive slang).

    1. Some people use "fag" as an insult.
    2. The bully called him a fag, making fun of how he walked and talked.
fag verb

  1. To act as a servant or perform menial tasks for someone, typically a senior student in a British boarding school (dated).

    1. He used to fag for the older boys.
    2. In his first year, he had to fag for the head boy, polishing his shoes and running errands.
fag verb

  1. To work to the point of exhaustion; to tire (oneself).

    1. I am fagged after that run.
    2. Gardening all day really fagged me out, I need a long rest after that work.

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The phonetic transcription of "fag" is /fæɡ/ in British English and /fæɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "fag": "He bummed a fag from his friend after lunch.". More examples on the page.