douchebag

noun — 3 senses

douchebag

noun

/ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/

Etymology From douche + bag.

1

Gynaecology, Medicine, Sciences Literally A sterile container for holding fluid used in a vaginal douche.

2

Canada, US, Derogatory, Figuratively, Slang, Vulgar A jerk or asshole; a mean or rude person; someone seen as being arrogant, snobby or obnoxious.

  • Near-synonym: dirtbag
  • That douchebag ruined my shrimp cocktail.
2 more examples
  • Why doesn't that guy get a job? He’s a regular douchebag.
  • It's fine to help your friends eat healthy, but don't be a douchebag and harass them about it.
3

Canada, US, Derogatory, Figuratively, Slang, Vulgar Any social misfit: a doofus, dork, nerd, or loser.

  • Near-synonym: dirtbag
  • That pocket protector makes you look like a douchebag.
Derived terms
D-bag, Deutschbag, douchebaggery, douchebagism, Douchebagistan, douchebagness, douchebro, douchehole, douchetuber, Schrödinger's douchebag

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