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fag vs gay

gay vs fag

fag and gay both are nouns.

fag is not an adjective while gay is an adjective.

fag is a verb but gay is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fag Yes No Yes No
gay Yes Yes No No
As nouns, gay is a hypernym of fag; that is, gay is a word with a broader meaning than fag:
  • fag: offensive term for a homosexual man
  • gay: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Other hypernyms of fag include homo, homophile, homosexual.
fag (noun) gay (noun)
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
offensive term for a homosexual man
fag (adjective) gay (adjective)
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
brightly colored and showy
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
given to social pleasures often including dissipation
offering fun and gaiety
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
fag (verb) gay (verb)
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
work hard
act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
Difference between fag and gay

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