scumbag

Etymology

scum + bag

noun

  1. (slang, vulgar, dated) A condom.
    “A scumbag,” Sonny repeated. “Rubber. A pro-phy-natic. You know what I mean, don't you?” 1978, Sonia Pilcer, Teen Angel
  2. (informal, mildly vulgar) A sleazy, disreputable or despicable person; lowlife.
    Can you believe that scumbag Steve asked to sleep with her before even asking her name?
    Monroney was variously described as a "scumbag," "SOB," "Snake," "dead sheep," … and assorted unprintable adjectives. 1953-07-19, Allen Cromley, “Report from Washington”, in The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK, page 1

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