Filthy Animal

Filthy Animal (phrase / US Slang, from Home Alone)

(Also heard as: Ya filthy animal, Keep the change, ya filthy animal)

Definition:

“Ya filthy animal” is a mock-insult tacked onto a cheeky goodbye. It is usually said as “keep the change, ya filthy animal”.

Where Filthy Animal Comes From:

It was said in Home Alone (1990) by Kevin McCallister, who plays a fake gangster movie clip, “Angels with Filthy Souls”. The line “keep the change, ya filthy animal” is from that movie-within-the-movie.

How People Actually Use Filthy Animal:

Used jokingly when handing something over: “here’s your tip, ya filthy animal”. It is a favourite Christmas-film quote.

Is Filthy Animal Rude?

Playfully insulting, but harmless among friends who know the film.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Here’s your change. Keep it, ya filthy animal.”Meaning: A joking quote from the film.
• “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.”Meaning: A cheeky festive greeting.
• “He ate my last slice. Ya filthy animal.”Meaning: A playful insult.

Similar Slang:

Cheeky, Throw Shade, Savage, Bruh

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