Fragged

/ˈfræɡd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of 'frag': to kill someone with a fragmentation grenade, or in gaming, to destroy an opponent.

Etymology

From fragmentation + -ed (past tense). Originated in military usage during Vietnam War; later adopted in video game terminology.

Kelly Says

The word 'fragged' has a dark origin in Vietnam—soldiers used it for killing officers with hidden grenades—but got sanitized when gamers adopted it, now meaning just 'defeated,' showing how context reshapes offensive language.

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