English
tragic
Etymology

From , from τράγος ("male goat"), a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/
Adjective

tragic

  1. Causing great sadness or suffering.
  2. Relating to tragedy in a literary work.
  3. (in tabloid newspapers) Having been the victim of a tragedy.
  4. (informal, chiefly, predicative) Cringeworthy; tryhard; unhip; embarrassing; hopeless; indicative of (or having) a chronic lack of self-awareness.
    That dress is tragic.
    He's pretty tragic these days, hanging out with people half his age.
Related terms Translations Translations Noun

tragic (plural tragics)

  1. (Australia, colloquial) An obsessive fan, a superfan
    • 2013 March 13. Ricky Stuart, quoted in "Doping scandal is overwhelming league: Stuart" ↗:
      I'm a fan of rugby league. I'm a tragic of rugby league.
    • 2015 March 29. Jermaine, Wharf Hotel website [http://www.wharfhotel.com.au/#!WE-DONT-LIKE-FOOTBALL-WE-LOVE-IT/c24zz/5514afa60cf21d84af59e9b4 WE DON'T LIKE FOOTBALL - WE LOVE IT!]
      Footy's back and as I'm a footy tragic it means I'm one very happy man.
  2. (obsolete) A writer of tragedy.
  3. (obsolete) A tragedy; a tragic drama.


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