fagot

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
  2. noun a bundle of sticks and branches bound together
  3. verb ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch

Etymology

Most likely from Italian fagotto, from Latin fascis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

faggot, fag, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf

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