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