# fairs

/ˈfɛɹz/ (US) · /fˈeəz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fairs
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. fair enough

interjection · CEFR B2 · British English · Slang

you say this to show you accept someone's point or that a situation is reasonable.

For teachers: an elliptical form of 'fair enough' or 'fair's fair', used to signal agreement, concession, or the acknowledgement of a valid argument.

- "I can't come tonight because I have to work late." "Fairs, we can meet tomorrow instead."
- When he explained that he couldn't contribute to the fund due to his recent medical expenses, his friends simply replied, "Fairs," and dropped the subject.

Usage: Used as a standalone exclamation or a one-word response to a statement.

Teaching tip: This is very common in modern British youth sociolects; learners should be aware it is highly informal and best avoided in professional contexts.

## Examples

- You can't come tonight? Fairs.
- I know I'm late, but the trains were cancelled. — Fairs, I saw the news earlier.
- While some might find the clipped response dismissive, 'fairs' serves as a low-friction social lubricant in casual conversation to signal concession without further debate.

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