-fag

Suffix

1. Internet slang A suffix combined with an adjective or noun to form a derogatory or irreverent word for a specific type of person.
   2008 May 18, Askren [username], “Re: Is Cos and RTC violating U.S. tax law?”, in alt.religion.scientology, Usenet^[1]:

   I'll forward this to a few lawfags and see what he^[sic] deal is.

   2008 July 11, Onideus Mad Hatter [username], “BTW Lego Newfag”, in rec.toys.lego, Usenet^[2]:

   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).

   2009 June 18, Onslaught Six [username], “Re: I really didn't study for this test”, in alt.toys.transformers, Usenet^[3]:

   The pathetic Usenet oldfags will cling to their pathetic, outdated and boring medium as the new-world forumites rule the Interwebs universe.

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