Search
Select the dictionary language
a woman regarded as promiscuous or morally loose
What is the origin of the term "slutbag" and how is it used?
"Slutbag" is a slang insult used to describe a woman regarded as promiscuous or morally loose. It emerged in American English in the mid-to-late 20th century as a compound of "slut," a long-standing term used to shame women for perceived sexual behavior, and "bag," which adds emphasis and contempt by reducing the person to something disposable. The term is used in informal, hostile, or vulgar contexts, often during arguments or crude talk, to demean and sexually shame the target. It is strongly derogatory, gendered, and never neutral, though it may appear in quoted, critical, or historical discussion.
