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- [fag]
- /fæg/
- /ˈfæ.ɡɪŋ/
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- [fag]
- /fæg/
Definitions of fagging word
- verb with object fagging to tire or weary by labor; exhaust (often followed by out): The long climb fagged us out. 1
- verb with object fagging British. to require (a younger public-school pupil) to do menial chores. 1
- verb with object fagging Nautical. to fray or unlay the end of (a rope). 1
- verb without object fagging Chiefly British. to work until wearied; work hard: to fag away at French. 1
- verb without object fagging British Informal. to do menial chores for an older public-school pupil. 1
- noun fagging Slang. a cigarette. 1
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Origin of fagging
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English fagge broken thread in cloth, loose end (of obscure origin); sense development apparently: drooping end > to droop, tire > to make weary > drudgery, drudge (compare relationship of flag1 to flag3); (def 6) a shortening of fag end (a butt, hence a cigarette)
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Parts of speech for Fagging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fagging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fagging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fagging
verb fagging
- drain — to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase.
- sap — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
- overwork — to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively): Don't overwork yourself on that new job.
- cripple — A person with a physical disability or a serious permanent injury is sometimes referred to as a cripple.
- weary — physically or mentally exhausted by hard work, exertion, strain, etc.; fatigued; tired: weary eyes; a weary brain.
Antonyms for fagging
verb fagging
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- invigorate — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- refresh — to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
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