scumbag
Americannoun
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a condom.
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a mean, despicable person.
noun
Etymology
Origin of scumbag
Example Sentences
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Asked why he used other insults including "scumbag, grooming, homophobic, sadist", Mr Linehan replied: "I don't think there's anything lower than a man who bullies a woman."
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025
"At the end of the day, respectfully, governor, he was not a scumbag," Rumlin said.
From Reuters • Aug. 28, 2023
At least he didn't call him a scumbag.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2023
As a self-described L.A. scumbag, did you ever feel out of place shooting at that ridiculous country estate?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2021
As everyone waits for time to show all, why not keep pretending that McGregor is only a scumbag for show, in order to preserve the comeback narrative?
From Slate • Jan. 24, 2020
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