hag
word
Definition
A 'hag' is an old woman who is often described as ugly or frightening, especially in fairy tales or legends. The word is also used as an insult to describe an unpleasant old woman.
Usage & Nuances
Very negative and offensive when used to describe a real person; common in fairy tales for witches or evil old women. Sometimes used humorously, but usually harsh. Similar to 'witch' or 'crone'. Not used for men.
Spanish: bruja - arpíaPortuguese (BR): bruxa - megeraPortuguese (PT): bruxa - megeraChinese (Simplified): 巫婆 - 老巫婆Chinese (Traditional): 巫婆 - 老巫婆Hindi: बुढ़िया (डायन के रूप में) - कुजड़ीArabic: عجوز ساحرة - امرأة شريرة عجوزBengali: ডাইনি - বুড়ি - ডাইন (কুৎসিত বৃদ্ধ মহিলা)Russian: ведьма - карга - старая ведьмаJapanese: 鬼婆 - 魔女（醜くて意地悪な老女）Vietnamese: mụ phù thủy - bà già xấu xíKorean: 마녀 - 노파 - 못생긴 할머니Turkish: cadı - kocakarıUrdu: چڑیل - بدصورت بوڑھی عورتIndonesian: nenek sihir - nenek tua jahat
Example Sentences
The children were scared of the hag near the river.
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Every fairy tale seems to have a wicked hag plotting against the hero.
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The old lady in the story was called a hag.
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People believed a hag lived in the dark forest.
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She snapped at everyone like a real hag today.
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Don't call her a hag—that's really rude.
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