frag

[fræɡ]

frag Definition

• 1. to kill or wound (an ally) with a thrown explosive, typically a grenade
• 2. to intentionally kill or wound (a member of one's military unit) with a grenade or other explosive device in order to avoid combat

Using frag: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "frag" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was fragged by his own troops.

• Example

  The soldier was accused of fragging his commanding officer.

• Example

  The platoon leader was fragged after he ordered his men to advance into enemy territory.

frag Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for frag

• eliminate
• neutralize
• kill
• take out

Phrases with frag

• fragging incident

  an event where a member of the military is killed or wounded by a grenade or other explosive device thrown by a fellow member of the military

  Example

  The fragging incident resulted in the death of two soldiers.

• friendly fire

  an attack on friendly forces by mistake during military operations

  Example

  The soldier was killed by friendly fire during the operation.

• blue on blue

  a term used to describe an incident of friendly fire

  Example

  The helicopter was shot down in a blue on blue incident.

Origins of frag

shortened form of 'fragmentation grenade'

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Summary: frag in Brief

The verb 'frag' [fræɡ] means to intentionally kill or wound an ally with a thrown explosive, typically a grenade. It can also refer to intentionally killing or wounding a member of one's military unit with a grenade or other explosive device in order to avoid combat. Examples include 'He was fragged by his own troops.' and 'The platoon leader was fragged after he ordered his men to advance into enemy territory.'