noun
fleabag
FLEE-bag
Fleabag (noun) means (informal) A run-down, dirty place to stay, especially a cheap hotel. Example: “They spent the night in a fleabag motel off the highway.”
noun
1
(informal) A run-down, dirty place to stay, especially a cheap hotel.
"They spent the night in a fleabag motel off the highway."
2
(informal, often affectionate) A scruffy or unkempt animal.
"Come here, you old fleabag."
How to use fleabag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shabby, run-down place — or, casually, a scruffy pet.
When to use it
Informal; often used humorously about pets.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From "flea" + "bag," originally describing a shabby sleeping bag or bed likely infested with fleas.
Rhymes for fleabag
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What does “fleabag” mean?
The word “fleabag” means (informal) A run-down, dirty place to stay, especially a cheap hotel. In plain terms, a shabby, run-down place — or, casually, a scruffy pet.
How do you pronounce “fleabag”?
“Fleabag” is pronounced FLEE-bag (/ˈfliˌbæɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fleabag” in a sentence?
Here is “fleabag” used in a sentence: “They spent the night in a fleabag motel off the highway.”
What part of speech is “fleabag”?
“Fleabag” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fleabag” have?
“Fleabag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A run-down, dirty place to stay, especially a cheap hotel.
