A disposable douchebag was packed with the irrigation supplies.
Do not be a douchebag about a simple mistake.
The clinician checked that the douchebag and nozzle were clean before use.
The museum display showed a twentieth-century douchebag from a home medical kit.
The instructions warned against sharing a douchebag between procedures.
Similar words
cad
douche syringe
lavage bag
tool
prick
lout
asshole
douche bag
irrigation bag
creep
Meanings
Obnoxious person
noun
slang
slang
A harsh insult for someone seen as arrogant, selfish, offensive, or unpleasant.
Examples
Nobody wanted to sit near the douchebag who kept insulting the staff.
He acted like a douchebag when he bragged about cutting the line.
The show makes the rich boyfriend look like a total douchebag.
Calling a colleague a douchebag can turn a complaint into a personal attack.
She apologized for calling him a douchebag in front of everyone.
The comments described the host as smug, loud, and douchebag material.
Do not be a douchebag about a simple mistake.
Similar words
jerk
asshole
lout
boor
prick
tool
creep
cad
Douching device
noun
medical
technical
A bag or small syringe used to hold liquid for douching, especially for vaginal lavage or enemas.
Examples
The old kit included a rubber douchebag, tubing, and a nozzle.
A disposable douchebag was packed with the irrigation supplies.
The instructions warned against sharing a douchebag between procedures.
Some dictionaries list douche bag as the usual spelling for the device.
The museum display showed a twentieth-century douchebag from a home medical kit.
The clinician checked that the douchebag and nozzle were clean before use.
Modern health advice rarely recommends using a douchebag without medical direction.
Similar words
douche bag
douche syringe
irrigation bag
enema bag
lavage bag
Etymology
Formed from douche and bag. The device name is recorded from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, and the American slang insult is attested from the 1960s.
FAQ
What does douchebag mean?
Douchebag usually means an obnoxious, offensive, or unpleasant person. It is a vulgar slang insult.
Is douchebag offensive?
Yes. The slang sense is vulgar and insulting, so it does not fit polite, formal, or professional writing.
What is the literal meaning of douchebag?
The literal sense is a bag or small syringe used to hold liquid for douching, especially for vaginal lavage or enemas.
Is douchebag one word or two?
The insult is usually written douchebag. The medical device is often written douche bag, though dictionaries record both forms.
Where does douchebag come from?
It combines douche with bag. The device sense came first, and the American insult developed later.
How is douchebag pronounced?
Douchebag is pronounced /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/.
Can douchebag be used for women?
The insult can be aimed at anyone, but it remains vulgar and often carries crude or sexist overtones because of its literal source.
What are milder alternatives to douchebag?
Milder alternatives include jerk, rude person, boor, or obnoxious person, depending on the tone needed.
Is douchebag a verb?
No standard verb sense is needed for the entry. Natural use is normally nominal, as in a douchebag or that douchebag.
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