dirtbag
dirtbag Lexical Profile
dirtbag Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A contemptible, sleazy, or unkempt person.
"Everyone in the neighborhood knew he was a dishonest dirtbag who couldn't be trusted."
A committed rock climber or outdoor enthusiast who lives a frugal, often nomadic lifestyle in order to pursue their sport full-time.
"During the 1970s, a group of dedicated dirtbags camped in Yosemite Valley for months to pioneer new climbing routes."
• verb
To live frugally and nomadically in pursuit of an outdoor sport such as rock climbing or skiing.
"After graduating from college, she spent a year dirtbagging across the American West in an old van."
Word Nuance & Usage
While generally a strong derogatory term in everyday slang, within outdoor sports communities (especially rock climbing), 'dirtbag' is used affectionately or proudly to describe someone who lives simply and cheaply to dedicate their life to their sport.