scumbag

scum·bag

 (skŭm′băg′)

n.

1. Slang A person regarded as despicable.

2. Vulgar Slang A condom, especially one that has been used.

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[From slang scum, semen.]

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scumbag

(ˈskʌmˌbæɡ)

n

slang an offensive or despicable person

[C20: perhaps from earlier US sense: condom, from US slang scum semen + bag]

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scum

(skʌm)

n., v. scummed, scum•ming. n.

1.

a. a film or layer of foul matter that forms on the surface of a liquid.

b. a film of algae on still or stagnant water: pond scum.

2. refuse or offscourings.

3. a low, worthless person.

4. such persons collectively; dregs.

v.i.

5. to form scum; become covered with scum.

v.t.

6. to remove the scum from.

[1200–50; Middle English scume < Middle Dutch schūme (Dutch schuim) foam, c. German Schaum]

scum′less, adj.

scum′like`, adj.

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Translations

scumbag

[ˈskʌmˌbæg] N → cabronazo m, borde mf

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scumbag

[ˈskʌmbæg] n (pejorative) → fripouille f

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scumbag

n (inf: = man) → Bastard m (inf), → Scheißkerl m (inf); (= woman) → Miststück nt (inf)

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