dirtbag
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonym: douchebag
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A poor climber, alpinist, skier or other outdoorsman who lives cheaply, without normal employment, and with few amenities in order to spend as much time on their sport as possible.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dirtbag” mean?
A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
Is “dirtbag” formal or informal?
dirtbag is generally derogatory, slang.