Scumbag
Encyclopedia
Scumbag can be:
- A dysphemismDysphemismIn language, dysphemism, malphemism, and cacophemism refer to the usage of an intentionally harsh, rather than polite, word or expression; roughly the opposite of euphemism...
for a contemptContemptContempt is an intensely negative emotion regarding a person or group of people as inferior, base, or worthless—it is similar to scorn. It is also used when people are being sarcastic. Contempt is also defined as the state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace, and an open disrespect or willful...
ible person - A used condomCondomA condom is a barrier device most commonly used during sexual intercourse to reduce the probability of pregnancy and spreading sexually transmitted diseases . It is put on a man's erect penis and physically blocks ejaculated semen from entering the body of a sexual partner...
- "Scumbag", a song performed by Green Day for the American Pie 2 soundtrack
- Another word for an Irish scangerScangerSkanger is a word used to describe a person, mainly in Ireland, roughly equivalent to the British chav.Both words refer to a socioeconomic grouping typical of low income urban working class youths. There are many stereotypes of each group, and it is worth noting that popular culture often openly...
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