How do you use "Sleazebag" in a sentence?

That sleazebag was hitting on everyone. Don't buy from that sleazebag. He's such a sleazebag.

Sleazebag

Q: What does "Sleazebag" mean?

A sleazy, disreputable, or untrustworthy person. 'Sleazebag' describes someone slimy, untrustworthy, or morally dubious—often with connotations of sexual sleaziness. Similar to scumbag but with more emphasis on being creepy or dishonest. Commonly used for dodgy salespeople or predatory types.

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Meaning: A sleazy, disreputable, or untrustworthy person.

卑鄙、名声不好或不值得信任的人。

Una persona rastrera, de mala reputación o poco fiable.

卑劣で信用できない人間。いかがわしい人物。

비열하고 평판이 나쁘거나 믿을 수 없는 사람.

'Sleazebag' describes someone slimy, untrustworthy, or morally dubious—often with connotations of sexual sleaziness. Similar to scumbag but with more emphasis on being creepy or dishonest. Commonly used for dodgy salespeople or predatory types.

'Sleazebag'形容油滑、不值得信任或道德可疑的人——通常带有性方面的猥琐含义。与scumbag类似，但更强调令人毛骨悚然或不诚实。常用来形容不靠谱的推销员或有侵犯性的人。

'Sleazebag' describe a alguien viscoso, poco fiable o moralmente dudoso, a menudo con connotaciones de comportamiento sexual inapropiado. Similar a scumbag pero con más énfasis en lo siniestro o deshonesto. Se usa frecuentemente para vendedores turbios o personas depredadoras.

「Sleazebag」はヌルヌルした感じの、信用できない、または道徳的に疑わしい人物を表します。性的にいやらしいニュアンスを伴うことが多いです。Scumbagに似ていますが、より気持ち悪さや不誠実さを強調します。怪しいセールスマンやつきまとい型の人物によく使われます。

'Sleazebag'은 음흉하고 믿을 수 없거나 도덕적으로 의심스러운 사람을 뜻하며, 성적으로 불쾌한 뉘앙스가 있다. 'Scumbag'과 비슷하지만 소름 끼치거나 부정직한 면이 더 강조된다. 수상한 세일즈맨이나 약탈적인 사람에게 자주 쓰인다.

Examples

That sleazebag was hitting on everyone.
那个猥琐的家伙对每个人都动手动脚
Ese baboso estaba ligando con todo el mundo
あの気持ち悪いやつは誰にでもナンパしていた
그 찌질이가 아무한테나 작업을 걸고 있었어.
Don't buy from that sleazebag.
别从那个不靠谱的家伙那里买东西
No le compres nada a ese baboso
あの胡散臭いやつからは買うな
그 수상한 놈한테 사지 마.
He's such a sleazebag.
他真是个下流的家伙
Es un auténtico baboso
あいつは本当に卑劣なやつだ
그 놈은 정말 찌질하다.

Pronunciation

/ˈsliːzbæɡ/

Usage Guide

Context: insult, distrust

Tone: contemptuous, disgusted

✓ Do Say

For untrustworthy or creepy people
用于不值得信任或令人毛骨悚然的人
Para personas poco fiables o siniestras
信用できない人や気持ち悪い人に使う
믿을 수 없거나 소름 끼치는 사람에게

✗ Don't Say

Professional settings
不用于正式场合
No se usa en contextos profesionales
ビジネスの場では使わない
직장 등 공식적인 자리

Common Mistakes

Implies creepiness as well as dishonesty

Origin & History

American slang from 1970s combining 'sleazy' (squalid, disreputable) with '-bag' suffix common in insults. Used for morally questionable people, especially those with a creepy vibe.

Etymology: Sleazy + bag suffix

First recorded: 1970s America

Cultural Context

Era: 1970s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American media

Regional notes: American, British understand.

Variations

SleazebagSleazeSleazeball