noun
scumbag
SKUHM-bag
noun
1
A thoroughly dishonest, sleazy, or contemptible person.
"Only a scumbag would steal from his own grandmother."
"The landlord turned out to be a scumbag who ignored every repair request."
How to Use Scumbag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong insult for someone who behaves in a sleazy, dishonest, or despicable way.
When to use it
Informal and quite vulgar; avoid in polite or professional contexts.
Word Forms
scumbags plural
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Etymology
From scum + bag; first recorded around 1953, originally slang for a condom.