Fleabags Meaning in English
word · lemma: fleabag
Definition
'Fleabags' is the plural of 'fleabag,' which means a very dirty or cheap place to stay (like a hotel) or an animal, especially a dog or cat, that is dirty and full of fleas.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal or mildly insulting. As slang, 'fleabags' can describe rundown hotels/motels, so 'fleabag motel' is common. When talking about animals, it's usually used in a joking or unkind way. Not used for nice or clean places or pets.
Example Sentences
The streets were full of stray fleabags.
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We stayed in two old fleabags last summer.
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He called those old dogs a bunch of fleabags.
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Nobody wants to check in at those fleabags downtown.
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Those cats look like total fleabags, but they're actually really sweet.
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You can tell by the sign out front—these are classic fleabags.
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