fag

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, в основном используемое в британском английском как сленговое название сигареты, или исторически как уничижительный термин для гомосексуального мужчины (сейчас считается оскорбительным).

A noun with multiple meanings, primarily used in British English as a slang term for a cigarette, or historically as a derogatory term for a homosexual man (now considered offensive).

1. Cigarette (British slang)B1informalbritish

   A cigarette, commonly used in informal British English.

   Сигарета

   • He went outside for a quick fag.
   • Can I bum a fag off you?
   • She lit a fag and leaned against the wall.

   Synonymssmoketab

2. Tiresome task (British slang)B2informalbritish

   A tedious or exhausting piece of work.

   Утомительное занятие

   • This paperwork is a real fag.
   • Cleaning the entire house alone was a fag.
   • He found the long commute a fag.

   Synonymsborechoredragdrudgerygrindhassle

3. Derogatory term for a homosexual manC2informal

   A highly offensive and derogatory slur for a gay man.

   Унизительное оскорбление

   • The word is considered extremely offensive and should not be used.
   • He was bullied and called a fag at school.
   • Using this term is unacceptable in modern society.

   Synonymsfaggotfairyfruithomonancypansypoofqueer

• Устаревший или вышедший из употребления глагол, означающий утомляться или уставать; также исторически использовался в сленге британских частных школ для обозначения выполнения мелких поручений для старшего ученика.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to become weary or to tire; also used historically in British public school slang meaning to perform menial tasks for a senior student.

1. To become exhausted or tiredB2informalbritish

   To become very tired or weary from hard work or effort.

   Уставать

   • I'm completely fagged after that long hike.
   • The heavy lifting fagged him out.
   • She fagged herself out by working all night.

   Synonymsdrainexhaustfatigueknock outpooptiretucker outwear outweary

   Antonymsenergizefortifyinvigoraterefreshrejuvenaterestrevivestrengthen

2. To work as a junior servantC1informalbritish

   In British public schools, to perform menial tasks for senior students.

   Прислуживать

   • He had to fag for the older boys during his first year.
   • The tradition of fagging has largely disappeared.
   • New students were expected to fag for prefects.

Phrasal variantsfag out