Fail

What does Fail mean?

Failure

When someone uses the slang term ‘Fail’, they’re usually poking fun at or criticizing a person or a situation. It’s a quick and easy way to say things like “that was awful,” “you messed up,” or “you’re all a bunch of losers.”

The word ‘Fail’ is often used when something doesn’t go as planned, such as an athlete falling during a performance, a fix-it job that ends up broken, or a performer forgetting the lyrics to their song. It’s a term frequently used to express disappointment or disapproval.

Mostly, you’ll see ‘Fail’ being used online, especially by competitive gamers who believe they’re superior to everyone else. It’s a common term in pick up groups (PUGs), where players team up for short-term matches. Whether it’s typed in a chat, sent in a text, or said out loud, ‘Fail’ is a universally understood term for disappointment or criticism.

Example for using ‘Fail’ in a conversation

Person 1: Hey, did you see that new movie?

Person 2: Yeah, I did. It was such a fail!

Person 1: Really? I thought it would be good.

Person 2: Nope, total fail. The plot was weak and the acting was terrible.