dirtbag

noun

dirt·​bag ˈdərt-ˌbag 

slang

: a dirty, unkempt, or contemptible person

Synonyms of dirtbag

• bastard
• jerk
• clown
• dog

Examples of dirtbag in a Sentence

forgetting my birthday was the final straw—I had to dump the dirtbag

Recent Examples on the Web

But like The Bad News Bears’ rangy little dirtbag on the dirtbike, there was no dishonor in the loss, even if the fans would’ve found even greater consolation in a title. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

One of the earliest signs that the new Supergirl will be an uninspired slog is the overload of blobby alien dirtbags, grotesque creatures that look like they were refused admission to the Mos Eisley Cantina in the original Star Wars movie. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Because right now, being loudmouth dirtbags might just be the only thing this team has going for it. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026

The first is more music, for the indie dirtbags in the house. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dirtbag

• airbag
• handbag
• ragtag
• sandbag
• ag
• bag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag