fags

Definition

In British slang, 'fags' means cigarettes. Note: In some countries, especially in the United States, this word can be a very offensive slur unrelated to cigarettes.

Usage & Nuances

'Fags' is informal and used mainly in the UK and some Commonwealth countries to mean 'cigarettes.' DO NOT use this term in the US, where it is a highly offensive slur. In the UK, common phrases are 'pack of fags' or 'have a fag.'

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