Meaning of -fag | Babel Free
Definitions
Suffix that forms pejorative nouns, generally referring to specific types of people and sometimes used ironically or even affectionately.
Equivalents
Examples
“I'll forward⟳ this to a few lawfags and see⟳ what he^([sic]) deal⟳ is.”
“Oh, also, using Outhouse Express⟳...yeah, really shows off what a Usenet newfag you are, just a lil FYI for ya. You might wanna try⟳ XNews or Agent or any *REAL* news browser (not a mail client with some sloppily added extras).”
“The pathetic Usenet oldfags will cling⟳ to their pathetic, outdated and boring medium as the new-world forumites rule⟳ the Interwebs universe.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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