scumbag

English

Etymology

scum +‎ bag.

Pronunciation

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Noun

scumbag (plural scumbags)

1. A condom.
   • 1978, Sonia Pilcer, Teen Angel^[1], ISBN 0698109414:

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

2. (mildly vulgar) A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife.

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

Related terms

• scumbucket
• dirtbag
• hosebag
• sleazebag

See also

• sleazeball
• scuzzball
• scuzzbucket

Translations

A despicable person

French: sac à merde (fr) m.

A used condom

French: capote (fr) f. usagée