fag
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈfæɡ// UK //fˈæɡ// fag
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.
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.
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.