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fag end

American  

noun

  1. the last part or very end of something.

    the fag end of a rope.

  2. the unfinished end of a piece of cloth; remnant.

fag end British  

noun

  1. the last and worst part, esp when it is of little use

  2. informal the stub of a cigarette

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Origin of fag end

First recorded in 1605–15

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