scumbag

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Meaning · English

A condom.

Register: dated, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“A scumbag,” Sonny repeated. “Rubber. A pro-phy-natic. You know what I mean, don't you?”

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).

Common questions

What does “scumbag” mean?

A condom.

Is “scumbag” formal or informal?

scumbag is generally dated, slang, vulgar.