Definition of sad sack

sad sack

• a loser. A WWII expression from a comic strip of a soldier who is always doing the wrong things. Nationwide.

  He's a real sad sack.

  He's never getting that position, he's a sad sack and getting fired.

  Last edited on Dec 03 2016. Submitted by Dan M. from Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, USA on Oct 04 2002.

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Other terms relating to 'sack':
ball sack	Definitions include: the scrotum.
douche sack	Definitions include: An individual whose behavior causes even fellow douche bags to point out his extremity.
dunny sack	Definitions include: Nappy, Diaper.
fat sack	Definitions include: a large ("fat") bag of illegal drugs ("sack").
f-sack	Definitions include: scrotum.
hit the sack	Definitions include: to go to bed.
in the sack	Definitions include: in "the sack" i.e. in bed.
knap sack	Definitions include: testicles.
nad sack	Definitions include: scrotum, or term for a disliked person (asshole).
nard sack	Definitions include: scrotum, or term for a disliked person (asshole).
nut sack	Definitions include: the scrotum.
ride (one's) sack	Definitions include: to follow closely; to copy one's actions, behavior, style, tastes, opinions and choices.
sack	Definitions include: testicles.
sack off	Definitions include: get rid of, lose deliberately, to break relations between, a person or an activity.
sack of sh*t	Definitions include: a despicable person.
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Other terms relating to 'sad':
crack the sads	Definitions include: to get upset, mad, unhappy.
sad	Definitions include: of poor quality.
sad bear	Definitions include: Expresses your concern for another's misfortune.
sad clown	Definitions include: a humorous way to describe a person who has experienced an unpleasant situation, derived from the kitschy paintings of sad clowns.
sad panda	Definitions include: a sad person.

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