Can I bum a fag?

exp.

Heard in Waterford

It means could I please borrow one of your cigarettes... bum meaning to borrow and fag meaning cigarette. Give us the butt off of that fag is a similar term.

In use

Jaysis boy, could I bum a fag? I haven't had a drag in yonks, I could do with a few puffs.

Posh English

Good heavens, old boy, might I borrow a cigarette? I have not enjoyed a draw in ages and could certainly use a few puffs.

  • Squeaky bumA term describing a severe state of nervousness/anxiety. A profuse amount of sweating in…
  • Drag of d fagA single inhalation of smoke from a cigarette.
  • FagA cigarette.
  • Spare fagA polite request for a spare cigarette.
  • SkinThe last of your fag. Also: Approximately 15% of the remainder of your cigarette.or half…
  • Give us arse on thaA request to bum a cigarette off someone.