Etymograph

English

false flaggotry

Blend of false flag + faggotry (from faggot + -ry

Formed from faggot + -ry

Middle English fagot ‘faggot, bavin’

English faggot

Today it means

noun The act of carrying out a false flag operation. Often used in fringe internet spaces describing perceived deception, posturing, or low-quality sabotage.

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