scumbag

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a contemptible or despicable way, often by exploiting or cheating others.

  - "He was a scumbag who stole from his own family."
  - "She refused to date a scumbag like him."
  - "The scumbag got away with embezzling millions."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scumbag
bumbag , plumbag

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Variants

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scumbag , scumbags

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Etymology

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Originally used as a term for someone who cleans out sewers or gutters. Later, it came to be used as a derogatory term for a contemptible or despicable person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scumbag' first appeared in print in the 19th century.

2. In Australia, the term 'scumbag' is sometimes used to describe a plastic bag.

3. The term 'scumbag' has also been used as the name of a comic book character.

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Related Concepts

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1. lowlife: A person who lives in squalor or leads a morally depraved life. 'Scumbag' and 'lowlife' are often used interchangeably.

2. criminal: A person who engages in unlawful activity. 'Scumbag' is a derogatory term used to describe someone who commits criminal acts.

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Culture

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The term 'scumbag' has been used extensively in popular culture, including music, film, and literature, to describe characters who are morally reprehensible or despicable.

How to Memorize "scumbag"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a dirty, tattered outfit, with a sneer on their face and a smirk in their eyes. This person is a scumbag.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'scumbag' with someone who cheats, lies, and exploits others. Remember, a scumbag is a contemptible or despicable person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slimy, Contemptible, Underhanded, Base, and Guttersnipe' to remember the definition of a scumbag.

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