from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
frag \frag\ (fr[a^]g), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {fragged} (fr[a^]gd);
p. pr. & vb. n. {fragging}.] [by shortening from
fragmentation grenade; ca. 1965.] (Mil.)
To assault, especially to kill or wound, with a fragmentation
grenade. [Slang]
Note: This term became popularized when disaffected American
troops serving in Vietnam were reported on occasion to
kill unpopular commanders by the use of grenades.
[PJC]
from
Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)
frag
n.,v.
[from Vietnam-era U.S. military slang via the games Doom and Quake]
1. To kill another player's {avatar} in a multiuser game. "I hold the
office Quake record with 40 frags."
2. To completely ruin something. "Forget that power supply, the
lightning strike fragged it." See also {gib}.