First Known Use: 1772
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1fag
verb \ˈfag\
faggedfag·ging
Definition of FAG
intransitive verb
: to work hard : toil
transitive verb
: to tire by strenuous activity : exhaust <fagged by the strenuous climb>
Origin of FAG
perhaps from obsolete fag to droop, from fag fag end
Synonym Discussion of FAG
tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade, fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience <the long ride tired us out>. weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing <wearied of the constant arguing>. fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort <fatigued by the day's chores>. exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion <shoveling snow exhausted him>. jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness <appetites jaded by overindulgence>. fag implies a drooping with fatigue <shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush>.
2fag
noun
3fag
noun
Definition of FAG
: an English public-school boy who acts as servant to an older schoolmate
Origin of FAG
probably short for faggot
First Known Use: 1785
4fag
verb
Definition of FAG
intransitive verb
: to serve as a fag especially in an English public school <fagging for older boys during his first year>
First Known Use of FAG
1806
5fag
noun
Definition of FAG
Origin of FAG
fag end
First Known Use: circa 1888
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6fag
noun
Definition of FAG
usually disparaging : faggot
— fag·gy \ˈfa-gē\ adjective, usually disparaging
First Known Use of FAG
1921
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