-fag
English
Etymology
From fag (“homosexual man, annoying person, etc.”); compare -man. Popularized on the 4chan online community. First attested in c. early 2000s.
For similar semantic drift in slang from derogatory to neutral, ironic or affectionate, compare some senses of bugger, cunt, etc.
Suffix
-fag
- (Internet slang, originally 4chan, offensive, derogatory) A suffix combined with an adjective or noun to form a word for a specific type of person, often with a derogatory or irreverent connotation; often further used ironically and/or affectionately.
- 2008 May 18, Askren [username], “Re: Is Cos and RTC violating U.S. tax law?”, in alt.religion.scientology, Usenet:
- I'll forward this to a few lawfags and see what he[sic] deal is.
- 2008 July 11, Onideus Mad Hatter [username], “BTW Lego Newfag”, in rec.toys.lego, Usenet:
- 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).
- 2009 June 18, Onslaught Six [username], “Re: I really didn't study for this test”, in alt.toys.transformers, Usenet:
- The pathetic Usenet oldfags will cling to their pathetic, outdated and boring medium as the new-world forumites rule the Interwebs universe.
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Usage notes
This highly-productive suffix is controversial and not likely to be understood properly outside of 4chan-linked and similar imageboard culture. The non-derogatory senses especially may elude many people and be taken for homophobic offense (e.g. compare popularity of normie on most social media vs. normalfag).
Derived terms
Translations
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Anagrams
- Afg., gaf
Catalan
Etymology
From Latin -phagus, from Ancient Greek φάγος (phágos, “glutton”), from φαγεῖν (phageîn, “to eat”).
Suffix
-fag m (feminine -faga, masculine plural -fags, feminine plural -fagues)
- -phage (nouns)
- -phagous (adjectives)
Derived terms
Related terms
- -fagia
Further reading
- “-fag” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
Polish
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φάγος (phágos).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fak/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ak
- Syllabification: fag
Suffix
-fag m
- -phage
- bakteria + -fag → bakteriofag
Declension
singular | plural | |
---|---|---|
nominative | -fag | -fagi |
genitive | -faga | -fagów |
dative | -fagowi | -fagom |
accusative | -faga | -fagi |
instrumental | -fagiem | -fagami |
locative | -fagu | -fagach |
vocative | -fagu | -fagi |
Derived terms
See also
- -fagia
Further reading
- -fag in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- -fag in Polish dictionaries at PWN