Word
fag
US/ˈfæɡ/
UK/fˈæɡ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a cigarette. In British English, this is a very common and casual way to talk about smoking.
n. a cigarette. Primarily used in British English; distinct from the North American slur of the same spelling.
Examples
“He went outside for a quick fag.”
“After the long meeting, several colleagues gathered by the back door to share a fag and complain about the boss.”
“The character is often depicted with a fag hanging from the corner of his mouth, a detail intended to signal his working-class roots and weary outlook.”
Examples
simple
“He went outside for a quick fag.”
contextual
“After the long meeting, several colleagues gathered by the back door to share a fag and complain about the boss.”
complex
“The character is often depicted with a fag hanging from the corner of his mouth, a detail intended to signal his working-class roots and weary outlook.”
Usage
Primarily British English. In North American English, this word is a highly offensive slur and should be used with extreme caution to avoid misunderstanding.
Real-World Examples
“You’ll free up more money than smokers do when they give up fags.” Idioms
01. oily rag
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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