fleabag

[ flee-bag ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a cheap, run-down hotel or rooming house.
2. any shabby or low-grade public establishment.
3. a worthless racehorse.
4. a dog, especially one that is flea-ridden.
5. a bed.
6. a sleeping bag.

fleabag

/ ˈfliːˌbæɡ /

noun

1. a dirty or unkempt person
2. a cheap or dirty hotel

Word History and Origins

Origin of fleabag¹

First recorded in 1825–35; flea + bag

Example Sentences

Initially, Glover was supposed to star opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the show, the Fleabag creator dropped out of the series.

From Time

To quote Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s character, Fleabag, “hair is everything,” but it’s not permanent.

From Time

The low pay, the poor lights, the fleabag hotels, the maniacal fans, the hopelessness of it all.

From The Daily Beast

I know it's your room, sir, and any old fleabag would do for me, but it's all Joan and Mrs. Esdaile.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hostel
• house
• inn
• lodging
• motel
• resort
• tavern