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dirt bag

American  

noun

  1. Slang. a filthy or contemptible person.


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"Being a dirt bag is not authentic. You know, being a dirt bag is being a dirt bag," Pennsylvania centrist Senator John Fetterman told CNN.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are bringing this dirt bag to justice," Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference.

From Reuters • Jan. 9, 2017

While the company does sell sportswear—a smattering of organic cotton jeans and moisture-wicking dresses—Chouinard still cares first and foremost about the dirt bag, the end-user who prizes performance over style.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2012

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