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douchebag

American  
[doosh-bag] / ˈduʃˌbæg /
Or douche bag

noun

douchebags plural
  1. a small syringe having detachable nozzles for fluid injections, used chiefly for vaginal lavage and for enemas.

  2. Also called doucheSlang: Vulgar. a contemptible or despicable person.


Usage

What else does douchebag mean? A douchebag is a slang insult for an obnoxious, entitled jerk.

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Etymology

Origin of douchebag

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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I wasn’t finding those roles, so I co-executive produced a movie, How To Tell You’re a Douchebag, to give the industry an alternative way of seeing me.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2019

Buyers have been kicking the tires of "The Company Men," "happythankyoumoreplease," "The Tillman Story," "Splice," "Douchebag," "Catfish," "Winter's Bone" and "High School."

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2010

The low-budget comedy "Douchebag" could find a home with one of three of the larger specialty distributors in light of the audience good will it earned.

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2010

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