DIRTBAG Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

dirtbag

noun

ˈdərt-ˌbag

Definition of dirtbag

slang

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 To record these stories—and render a portrait of the world’s wealthiest dirtbag—Gelles retraced Chouinard’s many journeys across his 86 years. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for dirtbag

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From award-winning jerk pork wraps to classic rice and peas, every bite celebrates our heritage.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Bella’s childhood friend Angus (Jake Simmance), a corporate jerk, condescendingly probes Johnny about his career.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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Which dog breeds tend to live the longest If longevity is the priority, a handful of smaller breeds routinely post the longest lifespans, according to breed data compiled by Reader’s Digest.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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