toolbag

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Meaning · English

A tool or jerk; an obnoxious person.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Leighton Greene, Star Spanked “Sorry for being such a total toolbag,” Tristan whispered when I gave the empty bottle back to him.

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 “toolbag” mean?

A tool or jerk; an obnoxious person.

Is “toolbag” formal or informal?

toolbag is generally derogatory, slang.