NYT Dictionary

FRAGGING

/ˈfɹæɡɪŋ/
NounVerbFRAG-gingfrag-ging · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

The premeditated murder of one's superior officer in a military unit.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Present participle of frag, from a clipping of fragmentation grenade, because those who committed fragging during the Vietnam War threw fragmentation grenades at their superior officers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fragicide

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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