dirtbag
English
Etymology
dirt + bag
Pronunciation
Audio (UK) (file)
Noun
dirtbag (plural dirtbags)
- (informal) A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
- 2000, Brendan B. Brown (lyrics and music), “Teenage Dirtbag”, performed by Wheatus:
- I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby. Listen to Iron Maiden, baby...with me.
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- (climbing) 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. Used praisingly.
Derived terms
- dirtbag left
- dirtbaggery
Related terms
- hosebag
- scumbag
- sleazebag
See also
- scumbucket
- scuzzball
- scuzzbucket
Further reading
- dirtbag at OneLook Dictionary Search
Anagrams
- drag bit