Fleabag: meaning, definitions and examples
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fleabag
[ หfliหbรฆษก ]
informal term
Fleabag is an informal term used to describe a person or animal that is considered dirty, scruffy, or unkempt. The term often conveys a sense of pity or affection despite its somewhat derogatory tone. It is sometimes used humorously to refer to someone who is down on their luck or going through a rough period. In popular culture, 'Fleabag' is also the title of a critically acclaimed television series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which explores themes of loneliness and relationships.
Synonyms
mess, ragamuffin, stray, street urchin.
Examples of usage
- Look at that poor fleabag dog wandering the streets.
- I feel like a real fleabag today; I should probably clean up.
- In our group, heโs the fleabag who always forgets his wallet.
- She laughed, calling him a fleabag for his disheveled appearance.
Translations
Translations of the word "fleabag" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saco de pulgas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฌเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Flohhund
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะพั ะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pchลa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใผใใใฐ
๐ซ๐ท puce
๐ช๐ธ pulga
๐น๐ท pire
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒผ๋ฃฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑุบูุซ
๐จ๐ฟ blecha
๐ธ๐ฐ blecha
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ค
๐ธ๐ฎ bolha
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะปะพั ะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pire
๐ฒ๐ฝ pulga
Etymology
The term "fleabag" has its roots in British English, where it was originally used to describe a dirty or unkempt animal, often a dog. The word combines "flea," referring to the common parasite found on untidy animals, and "bag," suggesting a collection or accumulation of something. Over time, it broadened in use to refer not only to animals but also to people, particularly those who find themselves in a state of misfortune or neglect. The association with fleas, an insect that thrives in unhygienic conditions, contributes to the negative connotation of the term. In modern times, the word gained new cultural relevance through the popular television series "Fleabag," which debuted in 2016 and quickly garnered critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of everyday struggles, social anxiety, and relationships. This has helped to reshape the term, giving it both a humorous and a more sympathetic dimension in contemporary language.