Scrotum, pejorative (That guy’s a bawbag).
Bawbag
BAW-bag
ˈbɔːbaɡ
Noun
Example Sentences
"He's a right bawbag."
"What a bawbag that guy is!"
Etymology & History
Literally "ball bag." Scottish vulgar slang combining "baw" (ball) with "bag." Used as an insult but considered relatively mild in Scottish vernacular. Gained wider recognition in the 2000s.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1970s
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Language
moderate
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Formality
very informal
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