Frag / Fragger
/FRAG / FRAG-er/ verb/noun/adjective
≈ “Fuck / Fucker”
The primary F-word substitute in Shadowrun. Used as verb, noun, and adjective just like its real-world counterpart.
“Frag it! We're fragged!”— Various shadowrunners
Etymology
Derived from military slang 'frag' (to kill a fellow soldier, especially an officer, typically with a fragmentation grenade). In Shadowrun's violent future, this military term became general profanity.
Usage History
Used since the original 1989 TTRPG. Featured in all Shadowrun media including novels, video games, and sourcebooks.
Taboo Trajectory
Started as military jargon, became general profanity. One of the more linguistically realistic fictional curse word evolutions.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent usage from 1989 to present. One of the most versatile Shadowrun expletives.
Regional Notes
Universal across the Sixth World.
Real-World Euphemisms
FuckFuckerEffing