douchebag
douchebag Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American An obnoxious, arrogant, or contemptible person (often used as a vulgar slang insult, especially toward a pretentious man).
"Everyone at the party agreed he was acting like a complete douchebag when he insulted the host."
A small syringe or flexible bag used for applying a jet of water or medicated solution to wash out a bodily cavity.
"The antique medical kit contained a rubber douchebag and several glass vials."
Word Nuance & Usage
Primarily used in North American slang as a derogatory insult for an arrogant or obnoxious person; it is considered vulgar and inappropriate in formal or professional settings.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in early 20th-century English from 'douche' (from French, meaning a shower or jet of water, ultimately from Latin 'ductio') and 'bag', before shifting into a common American slang insult by the mid-20th century.