Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fagging
noun
/ˈfæɡɪŋ/
Definition
The act of doing menial work or tasks for someone else, often in a servile manner.
Examples
- During his time at the boarding school, he experienced fagging, which involved fetching tea for older boys.
- The younger students complained about fagging, feeling it was an unfair tradition.
- After a long day of fagging, he just wanted to relax and enjoy some free time.
Meaning
Fagging traditionally refers to a system in British schools where junior students are required to assist or serve older students, often performing trivial or laborious tasks.
Synonyms
- servitude
- subservience
- toiling