noun
douchebag
DOOSH-bag
noun
1
An obnoxious, arrogant, or unpleasant person (slang).
"He acted like a total douchebag at the meeting."
"Don't be a douchebag to the new intern."
2
A bag or container used to hold fluid for a douche.
"The original, literal meaning of the term is a medical container, not the insult."
How to Use Douchebag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude slang insult for someone acting arrogant or obnoxious.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or professional writing.
Word Forms
douchebags plural
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Etymology
From douche plus bag; the insult sense developed in the mid-20th century.