Bawbag

Bawbag

BAW-bag ˈbɔːbaɡ
Noun

Scrotum, pejorative (That guy’s a bawbag).

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
Language
moderate
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Formality
very informal

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