faggotry

noun

fag·​got·​ry ˈfagə‧trē How to pronounce faggotry (audio)
plural -es
offensive
: male homosexuality

Word History

Etymology

faggot + -ry

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“Faggotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faggotry. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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