dirtbag

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Etymology[edit]

dirt +‎ bag

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Noun[edit]

dirtbag (plural dirtbags)

  1. (informal) A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
    • 2000, Brendan B. Brown (lyrics and music), “Teenage Dirtbag”, Brendan B. Brown (music), performed by Wheatus:
      I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby. Listen to Iron Maiden, baby...with me.
  2. (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.

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Further reading[edit]

  • “dirtbag”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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