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:
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He gathered a faggot of kindling for the fire.
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The old woman carried a heavy faggot on her back.
2.
(offensive, derogatory slang) a contemptuous term for a homosexual man
Example:
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Using slurs like 'faggot' is unacceptable and harmful.
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He was reprimanded for calling his classmate a 'faggot'.