Definition of dirtbagnext
slang

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dirtbag From dirtbags to gym rats With origins in Alpine exploration, rock climbing developed as a sport in late-19th century Europe. Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025 Uncle Grant is certainly much scarier than the dirtbag that is Lord Lovat. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 The dirtbag who accidentally became a billionaire and then gave it all away reminds us that some paradoxes are meant to be lived with, not solved. Kyle Westaway, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Harjo understands better than all but a few of his star’s previous collaborators how to weaponize Hawke’s gift for playing talkative dirtbags who are equal parts insufferable and charming. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dirtbag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirtbag
Noun
  • Cayman’s restaurant culture is shaped by the more than 130 different nationalities found on the islands, from traditional jerk chicken joints to fine dining establishments.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • The desire to make fresh New York rap that isn’t indebted to drill, or chasing broader Gen-Z hip-hop trends such as jerk and rage rap, sometimes leads to experiments that don’t land anywhere.
    Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
  • This take on the mad clown of Gotham is less Jack Nicholson and George Romero, choosing a more stoic approach inspired by Conrad Veidt silent films and German expressionism.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Both Shapiro and Graziano kept their original Instagram handles and changed the names to add their current dogs.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rabies is more common in bats and skunks, who occasionally transfer the deadly infection to pets.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.
    Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • David May was the joker in the team; Paul Scholes was the silent assassin, sat there at the back, throwing comments.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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“Dirtbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirtbag. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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