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 notesIn plain EnglishA crude slang insult for someone acting arrogant or obnoxious.
When to use it
Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or professional writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- douchebags
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Etymology
From douche plus bag; the insult sense developed in the mid-20th century.
Class of 1900
douchebag joined the language around 1900.
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Rhymes for douchebag
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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).
