"-fag" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From fag (“homosexual man, annoying person, etc.”); compare -man. Popularized on the 4chan online community. First attested in c. early 2000s.\nFor similar semantic drift in slang from derogatory to neutral, ironic or affectionate, compare some senses of bugger, cunt, etc.",
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          "ref": "2008 May 18, Askren [username], “Re: Is Cos and RTC violating U.S. tax law?”, in alt.religion.scientology (Usenet)",
          "text": "I'll forward this to a few lawfags and see what he deal is.",
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          "ref": "2008 July 11, Onideus Mad Hatter [username], “BTW Lego Newfag”, in rec.toys.lego (Usenet)",
          "text": "Oh, also, using Outhouse Express...yeah, really shows off what a Usenet newfag you are, just a lil FYI for ya. You might wanna try XNews or Agent or any *REAL* news browser (not a mail client with some sloppily added extras).",
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          "code": "yue",
          "lang": "Chinese Cantonese",
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