Meaning of the word faggot in English

What does faggot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

faggot

US /ˈfæɡ.ət/
UK /ˈfæɡ.ət/

Noun

1.

a bundle of sticks or twigs bound together as fuel

Example:
He gathered a faggot of kindling for the fire.
The old woman carried a heavy faggot on her back.
2.

(offensive, derogatory slang) a contemptuous term for a homosexual man

Example:
Using slurs like 'faggot' is unacceptable and harmful.
He was reprimanded for calling his classmate a 'faggot'.