Fleabag Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'fleabag' can mean a very dirty and cheap hotel or a dog that is dirty and full of fleas. It's usually used to describe something or somewhere unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often negative. Refers to run-down hotels ('fleabag hotel') or dirty dogs, but can also jokingly describe messy places. The word is sometimes affectionate when speaking about pets, but usually is an insult or complaint.
Example Sentences
We stayed in a fleabag last night because we had no money.
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That old fleabag keeps barking at everyone.
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Nobody wants to stay in a fleabag hotel.
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Our room was so bad, I called it a total fleabag!
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He's adopted that little fleabag, even though it's always dirty.
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Don't worry, this isn't some fleabag place—it's actually really nice inside.
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