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noun

douchebag

DOOSH-bag

Douchebag (noun) means an obnoxious, arrogant, or unpleasant person (slang). Example: “He acted like a total douchebag at the meeting.”

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 notes

In 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.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 douchebag joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for douchebag

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Frequently asked questions

What does “douchebag” mean?

The word “douchebag” means an obnoxious, arrogant, or unpleasant person (slang). In plain terms, a crude slang insult for someone acting arrogant or obnoxious.

How do you pronounce “douchebag”?

“Douchebag” is pronounced DOOSH-bag (/ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “douchebag” in a sentence?

Here is “douchebag” used in a sentence: “He acted like a total douchebag at the meeting.”

What part of speech is “douchebag”?

“Douchebag” is a noun.

Where does the word “douchebag” come from?

The word “douchebag” dates back to around 1900. From douche plus bag; the insult sense developed in the mid-20th century.

How many meanings does “douchebag” have?

“Douchebag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an obnoxious, arrogant, or unpleasant person (slang).

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