frag
frag
Pronunciation
/fræɡ/
Syllable Breakdown:
fraɡ:
/f/ - voiceless labiodental fricative
/r/ - voiced alveolar approximant
/æ/ - near-open front unrounded vowel
/ɡ/ - voiced velar plosive
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: frag
Plural: frags
Verb:
Base form: frag
Third-person singular present: frags
Past tense: fragged
Present participle: fragging
Past participle: fragged
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
A fragment or splinter, especially one from an explosive device.
Synonyms: fragment, splinter, shard, shrapnel
Antonyms: whole, complete, entirety
In video gaming, a kill or a point awarded for eliminating an opponent.
Synonyms: kill, elimination, score, point
Antonyms: death, defeat
Verb
To wound or kill with a fragmentation grenade or other explosive device.
Synonyms: wound, kill, injure, maim, bomb
Antonyms: save, protect, heal
In video gaming, to kill an opponent, especially in a first-person shooter game.
Synonyms: kill, eliminate, take down, get
Antonyms: die, get killed, be eliminated
Examples of Use
Books
In military fiction, a character might "frag a superior officer" as an act of rebellion or mutiny.
A history book detailing the Vietnam War could mention the "increased number of fraggings" that occurred as morale declined.
Newspapers & Online Publications
A news article about a bomb disposal unit might describe the "frags of the device" found at the scene.
An opinion piece on military ethics might discuss the "moral implications of fragging."
In a tech review, a writer might comment on a new gaming mouse, saying it "will help you rack up more frags" in your favorite game.
Entertainment
A video game review might state that a particular weapon "makes it easy to get a frag."
A documentary on a historical conflict might include a veteran describing "getting hit by frag from a grenade."
In an action movie, a character might say, "I'm going to frag every last one of them."
General Public Discourse
A group of friends playing a first-person shooter game might shout, "I just got a frag!"
An online commenter on a gaming forum might complain about "noobs who keep getting fragged."
In a conversation about a difficult situation, someone might say, "It feels like I'm getting fragged from all sides."
10 Famous Quotes Using Frag
“There's not an officer in this outfit who wants to get fragged in the back.” (Apocalypse Now, 1979 film)
"Sarge, there he is, men! Frag him!" (Toy Story, 1995 film)
“They had all wanted to do it. The guys who simply will not leave you alone—these were the guys who got fragged.” (Slang City)
“A frag in a team game is more about contributing to a larger objective than just getting the kill itself.” (Gaming publication)
“I’m gonna get the next frag!” (General public discourse, online gaming)
“I'm the kind of girl that likes to frag boys.” (Song lyric)
"Don’t be a noob, get a frag!" (Gaming community slogan)
"My frag count is getting ridiculous." (Social media post)
"That was a good frag." (Gaming publication, article)
"The best feeling is when you get the last frag." (Gaming blog)
Etymology
The word "frag" is a shortened version of "fragment." It first appeared in military slang, particularly during the Vietnam War. It was used to describe the act of deliberately wounding or killing a superior officer, often with a fragmentation grenade, which is a type of explosive device that breaks into small pieces, or fragments, upon detonation. The term was also used to refer to the grenade itself.
Later, the word was adopted by the video gaming community, especially in first-person shooter games. In this context, it lost its military violence connotations and simply became a term for a kill or a point awarded for eliminating an opponent. This new meaning is what most people are familiar with today.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Frag
To frag out: This is a gaming term that means to throw a fragmentation grenade.
Fragging a team: In gaming, this means to eliminate an entire opposing team.
To be fragged: This can mean to be killed in a video game, or in a military context, to be killed by a fragmentation grenade.
Racking up frags: This is a phrase from gaming that means to get a high number of kills.
Frag a boss: In a game, this means to defeat a powerful enemy or boss.
Frag fest: This is a term for a chaotic video game match with a lot of kills.
To be in the frag zone: This means to be in a dangerous area where you are likely to be killed, either in a game or metaphorically in a difficult situation.
Taking frags for the team: This is a gaming idiom that means sacrificing your character to help your team win, for example, by distracting an opponent.
One-shot frag: In gaming, this refers to a powerful attack that can kill an opponent instantly.
To have a frag on someone: This is an original phrase that means to have a grudge or a strong desire to defeat someone, similar to "to have a score to settle."
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Source Information
Definition of frag from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
