In its original context, scumbag referred to a condom or "rubber." To call someone a scumbag was therefore considered a real putdown, meaning vile or worthless.

Overuse of the word in that context has virtually changed its meaning.
Then: He put on a scumbag before he fucked her.

Now: You dirty filthy scumbag.
by Phillip Snowden May 17, 2007
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1. A person with no human decency, is greasy to the bone, and only has self interest.

2. Martin Shkreli.
" Can you come pick me up? Steve said he would, be when he found out I was broke, that scumbag left."
" What a Martin Shkreli... Yeah I'll help you out"
by Bkomel November 25, 2015
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1.One who engages in criminal behavior. Person constantly having confrontations with police officers.

2. Drug addict/alcoholic
The police get paid to lock up scumbags 24/7.
by jpd110 December 9, 2006
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(skum'bãg')

A hyper-ambitious sycophantic person commonly characterized by acute unscrupulous sociopathic behavior, largely considered a complement within certain circles of wops.
Everyone knew, throughout the land, that he was truely a scumbag harboring such Machiavellian principles.
by Robert Vincent Piccirillo November 10, 2006
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brandon fucking m (from clifton nj) your a bipolar mother fucking asshole who snorts perks all dayyy. have fun trying to find a girlfriend you big nosedddddd mother fucker.
brandon is a fucking scumbag who likes dick
by YOURGAY. December 26, 2007
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