Fleabag

Pronunciation: /fliːbæɡ/

Definitions of fleabag

noun a slang term used to describe a dirty or unkempt person or place

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a fleabag on the street.

A2 The stray dog was covered in fleas, making it a fleabag.

B1 The old house was infested with fleas, earning it the nickname 'the fleabag'.

B2 The hotel we stayed at was a real fleabag, with dirty rooms and rude staff.

C1 Despite its reputation as a fleabag motel, we decided to stay there for the night.

C2 The detective followed the suspect to a rundown fleabag apartment building in the city.

Examples of fleabag in a Sentence

formal The flea-infested dog was referred to as a 'fleabag' by the veterinarian.

informal I can't believe you're staying at that old fleabag motel!

slang That place is a total fleabag, I wouldn't go near it.

figurative Her messy room looked like a fleabag after not being cleaned for weeks.

Grammatical Forms of fleabag

• past tense: fleabagged
• plural: fleabags
• comparative: more fleabag
• superlative: most fleabag
• present tense: fleabags
• future tense: will fleabag
• perfect tense: has fleabagged
• continuous tense: is fleabagging
• singular: fleabag
• positive degree: fleabag
• infinitive: to fleabag
• gerund: fleabagging
• participle: fleabagged

Origin and Evolution of fleabag

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fleabag' originated as a derogatory term used to describe a person who is unclean or unkempt, likening them to a bag full of fleas.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'fleabag' has evolved to also refer to a run-down or shabby place, such as a cheap hotel or apartment.