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Hosebag
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a contemptible, unpleasant, or promiscuous woman
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hosebags
What is the origin of the term "hosebag" and how is it used?
"hosebag" is an English slang insult that appeared in the 20th century, likely drawing on "hose," an item associated with clothing or stockings, combined with "bag" to create a demeaning metaphor for a woman perceived as loose, promiscuous, or contemptible. The term emphasizes moral judgment and social ridicule rather than physical traits. It has been used in informal speech, gossip, and hostile commentary to insult or demean a woman's character. The term is clearly derogatory, gendered, and offensive, and it is never neutral.
Examples
The angry comment labeled the influencer a greedy hosebag.



























