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Definition of fleabag

fleabag

/ˈfliːˌbæɡ/
flea · bag
Plural:fleabags
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• noun

1

A dirty, shabby, or disreputable person or animal, or a run-down, sleazy establishment such as a cheap hotel or motel.

Example

"The travelers refused to spend the night in that rundown fleabag near the highway."

2

A sleeping bag or mattress, especially a cheap, dirty, or military-issue one.

Example

"After the long march, the exhausted soldier crawled straight into his fleabag and fell asleep."

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• Rhymes for fleabag

• Nearby Words

flaxen
flaxseed
flea
fleabag
fleabane
fleabite
fleck

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a slang compound of 'flea' and 'bag', originally referring to a cheap, vermin-infested mattress or sleeping bag used by soldiers and sailors.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fleabag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fleabag
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