douchebag or douche bag [doosh-bag] Word Origin noun
- a small syringe having detachable nozzles for fluid injections, used chiefly for vaginal lavage and for enemas.
- Also called douche. Slang: Vulgar. a contemptible or despicable person.
Origin of douchebag First recorded in 1930–35 British Dictionary definitions for douche bag douche bag noun
- the bag forming part of a douche
- slang a contemptible person
Word Origin and History for douche bag douchebag n.
also douche-bag, douche bag, 1893, from douche + bag (n.). American English slang sense of “contemptible person” attested by 1967.