English word fleabag comes from English flea, English bag
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| flea | English (en) | A small, wingless, parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera, renowned for its bloodsucking habits and jumping abilities.. A thing of no significance. |
| bag | English (en) | (UK) A unit of measure of cement equal to 94 pounds.. (baseball) First, second, or third base.. (baseball) The cloth-covered pillow used for first, second, and third base.. (derogatory) An ugly woman.. (informal) A handbag. (mathematics) A collection of objects, disregarding order, but (unlike a set) in which elements may be repeated.. (preceded by "the") A breathalyzer, so named because it [...] |
| fleabag | English (en) | (slang) A bed or sleeping bag.. (slang) A mammal whom the speaker dislikes.. (slang) A place of shabby lodging, particularly a filthy hotel or run-down apartment.. (slang) An unkempt mammal. |