as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
forgetting my birthday was the final straw—I had to dump the dirtbag
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Recent Examples of dirtbag
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.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
There's been so much incredible music, perfect for criminal Florida dirtbags, released in the decade since GTA V's release.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
He’s made a career of playing hard-nosed heroes, wiseguys, and dirtbags.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the stakes accelerate all too quickly from running errands on Hell’s behalf to saving the world, and while Bacon is quite comfortable as a charming-yet-scuzzy dirtbag, his charisma isn’t enough to hold the entire enterprise together.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
There's been so much incredible music, perfect for criminal Florida dirtbags, released in the decade since GTA V's release.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
He’s made a career of playing hard-nosed heroes, wiseguys, and dirtbags.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
But the stakes accelerate all too quickly from running errands on Hell’s behalf to saving the world, and while Bacon is quite comfortable as a charming-yet-scuzzy dirtbag, his charisma isn’t enough to hold the entire enterprise together.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirtbag
Noun
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Dig into Caribbean jerk chicken pizza at Blackstone Pub downtown or savor a few slices topped with spicy meatballs and peppadews served with a waterfront view at Little Bridge Marina’s Pizza Kitchen.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Gave the two jerks her very best.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This guy might be single-handedly responsible for generations of people having an irrational fear of clowns.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike past attempts at fictionalizing his life, Macmanus barely touches on the fact that Gacy had a hobby of dressing up like a clown, and doesn’t show any actual murders in the series.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Your mood and approach will have a big impact on your dog’s behavior.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The dog, who was unhurt, was reunited with its owners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The player’s winning cards were a 7, 8, 9, 10, jack, queen and a joker acting as a king — all in clubs.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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If Payton doesn’t start shoving this offense through it, the joker’s on Broncos Country.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Dirtbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirtbag. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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