Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dirtbag

/ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables
dirt-bag
IPA
/ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

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.

Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

From dirt + bag.

Usage

Inflected Forms

dirtbags (plural)

Derived Forms

dirtbaggery

Phrases

dirtbag left

Frequently Paired Words

hosebag scumbag sleazebag scumbucket scuzzball scuzzbucket

Synonyms

douchebag

Questions

How do you pronounce dirtbag?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/.
What does dirtbag mean?
A dirty, grimy, sleazy, or disreputable person.
Where does dirtbag come from?
From dirt + bag.

How to pronounce dirtbag

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dirtbag”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɜɹtbaɡ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “dirtbag”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “dirtbag” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.