as in bastards
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 dirtbags
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.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Because right now, being loudmouth dirtbags might just be the only thing this team has going for it.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
The first is more music, for the indie dirtbags in the house.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
21 Nov. 2025
The vignettes in Dirtbag Billionaire unequivocally show that Chouinard was once the dirtbag to end all dirtbags—and remains so at heart.
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Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
From dirtbags to gym rats With origins in Alpine exploration, rock climbing developed as a sport in late-19th century Europe.
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Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 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.
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Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
21 Nov. 2025
The vignettes in Dirtbag Billionaire unequivocally show that Chouinard was once the dirtbag to end all dirtbags—and remains so at heart.
—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirtbags
Noun
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After Game 4, jerks were throwing things at Victor Wembanyama.
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Something from this article might put me on some Ben Shapiro list, where a bunch of jerks literally will just call me ‘f****t’ or worse on my social media.
Noun
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Hang out with sheep, meet magicians and clowns and explore the amusement park.
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The only leaders more buffoonish and lethal than the fairground hucksters elected in our failing democracies are the omnipotent clowns of tyranny.
Noun
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In addition, Milk-Bone is hosting a rooftop screening and intergalactic rest-stop for Dogs in NYC for famous dogs and their owners, as well as press and influencers.
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Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.
Noun
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Nothing is as attractive to a skunk as a cozy woodpile or rock pile to den in, says Fyffe, so keeping your yard free from those skunk havens is key.
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The lakeshore bird also faces threats from predators like dogs, coyotes and skunks.
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“Dirtbags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirtbags. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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