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1. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 543625word usage - Is "fleabag" as a derogatory term for an ...

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   Aug 13, 2020 · At its most popular, it was common in reference to cheap cinemas but could apply to almost any place where people [usually, lower class] gathered. I have not heard "flea-bag" used in this sense. Otherwise, a flea-bag is usually a verminous dog, cat or horse and, currently and more rarely, a person. –

2. slangsensei.com › british-slang-meaning-of-fleabagDecoding British Slang: The Meaning of Fleabag

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Let’s uncover the meaning behind the intriguing British slang term ‘fleabag’ and explore its fascinating usage within the realm of everyday conversations. In British slang, ‘fleabag’ is often used to describe a person or a place that is considered dirty, rundown, or disheveled. This term carries a negative connotation and is typically ...

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4. www.gq-magazine.co.uk › lifestyle › articleFleabag meaning: the dating term inspired by ... - British GQ

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   Nov 27, 2019 · Fleabagging is a dating phenomenon named after Phoebe Waller-Bridge's show. Just when you thought Phoebe Waller-Bridge's seminal show would only inspire M&S sales and masturbating over priests, it ...

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5. www.bustle.com › p › does-fleabag-have-a-name-theHere's The Truth About Why "Fleabag" Doesn't Have A "Real" Name

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   Mar 13, 2019 · In an interview with Vanity Fair, Waller-Bridge said of the name: "I liked the idea of withholding some of that mystery." But Fleabag is not the only character without a proper name. Oscar-award ...

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6. www.oed.com › dictionary › fleabag_nfleabag, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun fleabag mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fleabag, one of which is considered derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. fleabag has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. weaponry (1810s) animals (1930s)

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   Feb 21, 2020 · "It [Fleabag] was really about a woman who felt she was really valued primarily by her sexual desirability," said Waller-Bridge. "And I really wanted to write about that in a way that was ...

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   Why do British people say 'Fleabag'?

   • Over time, ‘fleabag’ has become ingrained into British colloquial speech as part of their unique linguistic charm. It adds color and vibrancy to conversations while capturing a sense of playfulness inherent in British culture.

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   What does Flea-Bag mean in slang?

   • flea-bag n. slang a bed; also, a soldier's sleeping-bag; also applied to a shabby building, place, etc. In BE, a dump of a place, is a "flea-pit". At its most popular, it was common in reference to cheap cinemas but could apply to almost any place where people [usually, lower class] gathered. I have not heard "flea-bag" used in this sense.

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   Does Fleabag have a name?

   • In an interview with Vanity Fair, Waller-Bridge said of the name: "I liked the idea of withholding some of that mystery." But Fleabag is not the only character without a proper name. Oscar-award-winning actor Olivia Colman plays Fleabags' godmother and soon-to-be stepmother.

   Here's The Truth About Why "Fleabag" Doesn't Have A "Real" Name - B…

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   What is 'Fleabag' about?

   • "It [Fleabag] was really about a woman who felt she was really valued primarily by her sexual desirability," said Waller-Bridge. "And I really wanted to write about that in a way that was accessible and funny so people didn't realise that's what it was about until it sneaks up on you."

   Phoebe Waller-Bridge talks about where the inspiration for 'Fleabag

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   Why did Phoebe call her 'Fleabag'?

   • The lead character in Fleabag is not named directly in the title of the show. Instead, she is referred to as 'Fleabag'. According to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this name gives the subtext of 'Fleabaggy-ness'. The Cambridge Dictionary defines 'fleabag' as "a dirty and/or unpleasant person or animal", implying that Phoebe was intentional about emphasizing this aspect of her character's personality.

   This is why the lead character in Fleabag doesn't have a name

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   Why is 'Fleabag' so popular?

   • Waller-Bridge also explained that "Fleabag" was her family nickname. The lead character in this series is beyond flawed, and that's probably why she is so appealing and simultaneously frustrating to audiences — it makes the name "Fleabag" even more relevant.

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9. www.cosmopolitan.com › uk › entertainmentThis is why the lead character in Fleabag doesn't have a name

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   Mar 14, 2019 · In an interview with Vanity Fair, Waller-Bridge also explained why she didn't make her character's name known, because it gave her more depth. "I liked the idea of withholding some of that mystery ...