scumbag
pronunciation
How to pronounce scumbag in British English:
UK [ˈskʌmbæg]
How to pronounce scumbag in American English:
US [ˈskʌmˌbæɡ]
Word Origin
- scumbag (n.)
- "condom," by 1939, slang, from scum + bag (n.). Earlier (by 1817) it was used in sugar refining as the name of a frame covered in coarse cloth used in straining. Meaning "despicable person" is attested by 1971.
Example
- 1. Why are we helping out this would-be cop-killer scumbag ?
- 2. And if he does , he 's the worst scumbag .
- 3. How do you know that scumbag ?
- 4. You sold cigarettes to a four-year-old ? What a scumbag !
- 5. That scumbag kicked my car !