fag end

Definition of fag endnext
as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth

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Noun
  • The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Include treats, table scraps and food used for medication in the daily total.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This includes indirect feeding, which can happen when feeding other wildlife or when improperly disposing fish scraps.
    David Goodhue August 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Flooding from its remnants also caused at least 10 deaths in southern France, the hurricane center reported.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The entire collection was made from the fabrics, trims, notions, and remnants that have accumulated at its studio over the years.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Fag end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fag%20end. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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