scumbag

/ˈskʌmbæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is contemptibly unscrupulous or dishonest, often in a cunning or deceitful way.

“He was widely regarded as a scumbag after embezzling millions from his company.”

2. noun

A contemptible or detestable person, often in a general or unspecified sense.

“The scumbag on the subway was disturbing everyone around him.”

3. noun

A man who is considered to be contemptible or detestable, often in a humorous or ironic way.

“He was called a scumbag by his friends for eating the last slice of pizza.”

Synonyms

  • lowlife
  • ne'er-do-well

Antonyms

  • hero
  • paragon