fags
/fæɡz/
NOUN
1. A rough defect in woven fabric
A coarse, rough, or irregular defect found in woven textile material.
1.1. Imperfections in textile fabric
Refers to rough or irregular areas in woven fabric that affect its texture or quality.
Synonyms
- flaws
- defects
- imperfections
- irregularities
Examples
- The textile inspector rejected the fabric because it contained several rough defects.
Related Words
- roughness
- snag
- blemish
NOUN
2. Cigarettes
Cigarettes, especially in informal British English.
2.1. Informal British term for cigarettes
Refers to tobacco cigarettes in British informal speech.
Synonyms
- cigarettes
- cigs
- ciggies
- smokes
Examples
- He went outside to smoke a couple of fags during the break.
Related Words
- tobacco
- cigarette butts
- cigars
NOUN
3. The worst or final part of something
The least desirable, most difficult, or concluding part of something.
3.1. The least desirable part
Describes the most unpleasant, difficult, or inferior portion of a situation, experience, or thing.
Synonyms
- worst part
- downside
- drawback
- disadvantage
Antonyms
Examples
- The fags of the project were the repetitive tasks that nobody wanted to handle.
Related Words
- negative aspect
- weakest point
- shortcoming
3.2. The final portion or remaining end
Refers to the last or remaining portion of something, particularly when little is left.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- beginnings
- starts
Examples
- They used the fags of the old materials to finish the repairs.
Related Words
- fragments
- residues
- last parts
NOUN
4. Arduous and tiresome tasks
Chores or activities that require considerable effort and are unpleasant or exhausting.
4.1. Difficult or exhausting chores
Refers to demanding, tedious, or tiring tasks that require persistent effort.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- pleasures
- leisure activities
- recreations
Examples
- The daily fags of maintaining the old property left him exhausted.
Related Words
- hard work
- menial tasks
- duties
- grind
NOUN
5. Younger students serving older students
Younger schoolboys who traditionally performed chores or personal services for older students at certain British public schools.
5.1. Junior schoolboys acting as servants
Refers to younger pupils assigned menial duties, errands, or personal services for senior students under the historical British school fagging system.
Synonyms
- servants
- attendants
- helpers
Examples
- In the old school system, junior boys sometimes acted as fags for senior students.
Related Words
- junior pupils
- schoolboys
- fagging
- senior students
NOUN
6. An offensive term for a gay man
A highly derogatory slang term historically used to refer to a homosexual man.
6.1. Homophobic slur
An insulting and highly offensive term directed at gay men. It should generally be avoided except when discussing or quoting the word itself.
Synonyms
- faggots
Examples
- The term is recognized as a homophobic slur and should not be used to address people.
Related Words
- homophobic slur
- derogatory term
- offensive language
NOUN
7. An annoying or unpleasant person
A person regarded as irritating, troublesome, or unpleasant.
7.1. Irritating or troublesome people
Refers to people whose behavior is considered annoying, bothersome, or difficult to tolerate.
Synonyms
- nuisances
- pests
- irritants
- troublemakers
- bothers
Examples
- The neighbors complained that the noisy visitors were a bunch of fags.
Related Words
- annoyance
- bore
- nuisance