Meaning & use
douchebag
An offensive slang term for a person, usually male, who behaves in an obnoxious, arrogant, or contemptible way.
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He acted like a total douchebag, mocking the waiter and refusing to leave a tip.
Her friends warned her that the guy from the bar had a reputation for being a douchebag.
A note on using this word
This is a vulgar slang insult, not appropriate for formal or polite contexts; it originally referred to a hygiene device.
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