fag tag en · NOUN
Etymology
The idea that the textile sense has been connected with the anti-gay sense since its inception may be a folk etymology.
Meanings
- A small loop of material on the back of a shirt, used for hanging it.
- (dated, derogatory, slang) Such a textile tag, or any other mark or feature on one's person or one's clothing, that allegedly labels one as gay (homosexual), especially in the notional playground lore of schoolchildren raised in a cultural milieu of anti-gay ideology.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fag tags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |