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dirtbag en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/

Etymology

From dirt + bag.

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang) A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
    • Near-synonym: douchebag
    • I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby. Listen to Iron Maiden, baby...with me. 2000, Brendan B. Brown, “Teenage Dirtbag”, Brendan B. Brown (music), performed by Wheatus:
  2. (slang) A poor climber, alpinist, skier or other outdoorsman who lives cheaply, without normal employment, and with few amenities in order to spend as much time on their sport as possible.

Forms

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dirtbags Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

dirtbag left · dirtbaggery

Relateds

scuzzball · scumbag · hosebag · scumbucket · sleazebag · scuzzbucket

Synonyms

douchebag