fag

/fæɡ/ or /fæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A weak or ineffectual person, especially a man who avoids physical or mental effort.

“He was called a fag by his teammates for not participating in the game.”

2. noun

A person who is a servant or attendant, especially a young person who is a servant to an older boy at a public school.

“At the boarding school, he was a fag to the captain of the football team.”

3. verb

To smoke a cigarette, especially one that is small or weak.

“He fagged on his break and didn’t notice his phone ringing.”

4. verb

To exhaust or tire someone, especially by doing something repeatedly or for a long time.

“The repetitive task fagged him out and he needed a break.”

5. verb

To smoke (a cigarette) slowly or in a casual manner.

“He fagged on his cigarette while watching the movie.”

Synonyms

  • slacker
  • weakling

Antonyms

  • competent
  • strong