noun

shitbag

Shitbag (noun) means (vulgar, slang) A thoroughly worthless or despicable person. Example: “Only a total shitbag would treat his friends that way.”

noun

(vulgar, slang) A thoroughly worthless or despicable person.

"Only a total shitbag would treat his friends that way."

How to use shitbag

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA vulgar insult for someone contemptible.

When to use it

Crude slang, best kept out of formal or polite contexts.

Word forms

shitbags plural

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Etymology

From shit plus bag, modelled on the older insult scumbag.

Frequently asked questions

What does “shitbag” mean?

The word “shitbag” means (vulgar, slang) A thoroughly worthless or despicable person. In plain terms, a vulgar insult for someone contemptible.

How do you use “shitbag” in a sentence?

Here is “shitbag” used in a sentence: “Only a total shitbag would treat his friends that way.”

What part of speech is “shitbag”?

“Shitbag” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shitbag?

"shitbag" (noun) means (vulgar, slang) A thoroughly worthless or despicable person.