Hags Meaning in English
word · lemma: hag
释义
A 'hag' is an old woman, often described as ugly or mean, especially in fairy tales or folklore. It is a very negative word and can also mean a witch-like character.
用法与细微差别
Highly insulting and never polite—used mainly in old stories, fairy tales, or as a strong insult. Not for academic or formal contexts. Collocations: 'old hag', 'wicked hag'. Sometimes plural ('hags') to describe a group of mean old women or evil witches.
例句
The story was about three evil hags living in the forest.
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People called the old women hags because they were mean.
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The children were scared of the hags in the old tale.
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They acted like a bunch of old hags gossiping all afternoon.
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Some fairy tales feature hags as magical villains.
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Don't listen to those old hags—they're always complaining about something.
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