Scumbag

//ˈskʌmˌbæɡ// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Common ·Middle school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A condom. dated, slang, vulgar

    "“A scumbag,” Sonny repeated. “Rubber. A pro-phy-natic. You know what I mean, don't you?”"

  2. 2
    a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible wordnet
  3. 3
    A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife. informal, mildly, vulgar

    "Can you believe that scumbag Steve asked to sleep with her before even asking her name?"

Synonyms

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gitlowlifeanusarseholeassass-licker

Example

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"He's nothing but a scumbag and a loser."

Etymology

From scum + bag; first use appears c. 1967.

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