different between scuzzball vs dirtbag

English

Alternative forms

• scuzz ball
• scuzz-ball

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sk?zb?l/

Noun

scuzzball (plural scuzzballs)

1. (slang) Someone who does nasty things or plays harmful tricks; a person of very low ethics; a lowlife.
   • 2000, Robert Bacal, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dealing With Difficult Employees

     Of course, if you're a sneaky, manipulative scuzzball, then maybe you don't want your boss to know you very well.

   • 2004, Jay Brida, G.O.P. D.O.A.

     Was she really in bed with Marlucci and a sorry scuzzball like Snyder? What was her angle, other than money?

Related terms

• scuzz
• scuzzbucket
• scuzzy
• sleazeball

See also

• sleazebag
• scumbag
• scumbucket

English

Etymology

dirt +? bag

Pronunciation

Noun

dirtbag (plural dirtbags)

1. (informal) A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person
2. (climbing) 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. Used praisingly.

Derived terms

• dirtbag left
• dirtbaggery

Related terms

• hosebag
• scumbag
• sleazebag

See also

• scumbucket
• scuzzball
• scuzzbucket

Further reading

• dirtbag at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

• drag bit