dirtbag

English

Etymology

dirt +‎ bag

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdəːtbaɡ/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

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.

Derived terms

• dirtbag left
• dirtbaggery

Related terms

• hosebag
• scumbag
• sleazebag

See also

• scumbucket
• scuzzball
• scuzzbucket

Further reading

• “dirtbag”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Anagrams

• drag bit