dirtbag en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/
Etymology
From dirt + bag.
Meanings
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(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:
- (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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dirtbags | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
scuzzball · scumbag · hosebag · scumbucket · sleazebag · scuzzbucket