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fagette

(slang, derogatory, rare, sometimes, offensive) A female homosexual; a lesbian.

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(slang, derogatory, rare, sometimes, offensive) A female homosexual; a lesbian.

Origin: From , or a feminine mutation of the word faggot. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"fagette" is sexual slang. In short, it refers to a female homosexual; a lesbian. Among teens it is usually used jokingly, as crude banter, or in TikTok-style algospeak rather than as a serious statement of behaviour. Persistent or aggressive use directed at a specific person, especially online, is the bit worth paying attention to: that can shade into harassment. If you hear it once in a chat with friends, it is probably nothing. Repeated targeted use deserves a conversation about respect.

For ESL learners

"fagette" is highly informal and vulgar English meaning a female homosexual; a lesbian. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a female homosexual" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake for non-native speakers is to use "fagette" thinking it is neutral; in fact it is rude and can offend, so avoid it in writing or in any professional setting. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.

Cluster: sexual_orientation
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  • “37. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomedical_engineering#cite_ref-37 "Jump up")**Fagette Jr., Paul H.; Horner, Patricia I., eds. (2004). [_Celebrating 35 years of Biomedical Engineering: An Historical Perspective_](https://assets.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/bmes/PDFs_and_Documents/History/BMES_35_year_HISTORY_-_FINAL_1_.pdf)(PDF).”

  • “Cécile se marie avec Armand de La Fagette et Agnès avec Jean de Chastel[\[N 3\]](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Village_m%C3%A9di%C3%A9val_d%C3%A9sert%C3%A9_de_Montchauvet#cite_note-4).”

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"fagette" is sexual slang. In short, it refers to a female homosexual; a lesbian. Among teens it is usually used jokingly, as crude banter, or in TikTok-style algospeak rather than as a serious statement of behaviour. Persistent or aggressive use directed at a specific person, especially online, is the bit worth paying attention to: that can shade into harassment. If you hear it once in a chat with friends, it is probably nothing. Repeated targeted use deserves a conversation about respect.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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