scumbag

scumbag
n
American
a despicable person. This term of abuse is now widespread and is permitted in the broadcast media, in spite of the fact that its origin, unknown to many of its users, is as an obscene euphemism for condom; 'scum' being an obsolescent American term for semen. The word was adopted by British speakers around 1985.
► 'Even scumbags have rights here in the USA.' (Red Heat, US film, 1988)

Contemporary slang . 2014.

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  • Scumbag — can be:*A used condom [http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19980429] *Scumbag (song), a song performed by Green Day for American Pie 2References …   Wikipedia

  • scumbag — condom, by 1939, slang, from SCUM (Cf. scum) + BAG (Cf. bag). Earlier (by 1817) it was used in sugar refining as the name of a frame covered in coarse cloth used in straining. Meaning despicable person is attested by 1971 …   Etymology dictionary

  • scumbag — ► NOUN informal ▪ a contemptible person …   English terms dictionary

  • scumbag — ☆ scumbag [skum′bag΄ ] n. Slang a low, despicable person; lowlife …   English World dictionary

  • scumbag — 1. n. a condom; a used condom. (Usually objectionable.) □ I saw a used scumbag in the school parking lot. □ Well, what the hell do you do with a scumbag, after? 2. n. a totally disgusting person. (Rude and derogatory.) □ Oh, he’s a scumbag. I… …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • scumbag — UK [ˈskʌmˌbæɡ] / US noun [countable] Word forms scumbag : singular scumbag plural scumbags offensive an insulting word for someone who you think is very unpleasant …   English dictionary

  • scumbag — noun A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; a lowlife. Can you believe that scumbag asked to sleep with her before even asking her name? See Also: scumbucket, dirtbag, hosebag, sleazebag …   Wiktionary

  • scumbag — n A worthless, repulsive person. The scumbag took my sister out to dinner and made her pay for the meal. 1970s …   Historical dictionary of American slang

  • scumbag — [[t]skʌ̱mbæg[/t]] scumbags N COUNT (disapproval) If you refer to someone as a scumbag, you are expressing your feelings of dislike and disgust for them. [INFORMAL, OFFENSIVE] …   English dictionary

  • scumbag — noun Date: 1967 slang a dirty or despicable person …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • scumbag — /skum bag /, n. Slang (vulgar). 1. a condom. 2. a mean, despicable person. [1965 70; SCUM + BAG] * * * …   Universalium

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