flea bag
The term "flea bag" is often used in informal contexts to describe disreputable places or unkempt animals, and occasionally as a slang term for a sleeping bag.
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Definition
B2Accommodation
(slang, derogatory)A shabby, run-down, or cheap hotel or lodging place.
Example
- They ended up staying in a flea bag for the night because all the other hotels were fully booked.
- The flea bag motel was the only option they could afford.
B2Animals
(slang, derogatory)An unkempt animal, especially a dog or cat, often implying it has fleas.
Example
- That poor flea bag hasn't had a bath in weeks.
- She adopted a flea bag from the shelter and gave it a new home.
B1Outdoor Activities
(slang, informal)A sleeping bag, particularly in military or outdoor settings.
Example
- He rolled out his flea bag and prepared to sleep under the stars.
- The soldiers packed their flea bags before heading out for the night.
B2People
(slang, derogatory)A person considered dirty, disreputable, or of poor character.
Example
- He was known around town as a flea bag who couldn't hold down a job.
- No one wanted to associate with the flea bag who always caused trouble.
Similar
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