"fag rag" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fag rags [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fag rag (plural fag rags)
  1. (vulgar, offensive, derogatory) A magazine which focuses on gay issues and interests. Tags: derogatory, offensive, vulgar Categories (topical): LGBT, Periodicals Synonyms: fagazine, fag mag

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