SCUMBAG Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

scumbag

noun

ˈskəm-ˌbag

Definition of scumbag

slang

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others don't romanticize that con artist, as she's nothing more than a scumbag who cheats the most vulnerable

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Recent Examples of scumbag Lately, with the return of the Y2K scumbag aesthetic, there was also a certain breed of alt Asian Baby Girl who loved Moon and unfailingly made efforts to impress her. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Some folks at the Michigan State Police got a similar scumbag text. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 5 May 2026 The definition of a lying, scumbag politician –– that is you. — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026 Ninety-nine percent of politicians are scumbags. — Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scumbag

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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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