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   Bag

   /baɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things: "brown paper bags" Similar receptaclecontainershopping bagstring bagsackcarrier bagcarrierpokedated:keister
   • ▪ an amount held by a bag: "a bag of apples"
   • ▪ a woman's handbag or purse: "a velvet evening bag" Similar handbagshoulder bagclutch bagevening bagpochettepocketbookpurseinformal:bumbagfanny packhistorical:reticulescrip
   • ▪ a piece of luggage: "she began to unpack her bags" Similar suitcasecasevaliseportmanteaugripovernight bagovernighterflight bagtraveling bagGladstone bagcarpet bagbackpackrucksackknapsackhaversackkitbagduffel bagsatchelluggagebaggageholdallcarryallinformal:port
   • ▪ the amount of game shot by a hunter: "an estimated bag of 3,000 ducks"
   • ▪ a loose fold of skin under a person's eye: "the bags under his eyes gave him a sad appearance"
   • ▪ plenty of: informal British "I had bags of energy"
   • 2. one's particular interest or taste: informal "if religion and politics are your bag, you'll find something to interest you here"
   • 3. a woman, especially an older one, perceived as unpleasant or unattractive. derogatory
   • 4. a base.

   verb

   • 1. put (something) in a bag: "customers bagged their own groceries"
   • 2. succeed in killing or catching (an animal): "in 1979, handgun hunters bagged 677 deer" Similar catchcapturetrapsnareensnarelandkillshootpick off
   • ▪ succeed in securing (something): "we've bagged three awards for excellence" Similar getsecureobtainacquirereservecommandeergrabappropriatetakewinachieveattaininformal:get one's hands onget one's mitts onnabpick uplandnet
   • 3. (of clothes, especially pants) hang loosely or lose shape: "these trousers never bag at the knee" Similar saghang looselybulgeswellballoon
   • 4. fit (a patient) with an oxygen mask or other respiratory aid. informal North American
   • 5. quit; give up on: informal North American "it was a drag to be in the ninth grade at 17, so he bagged it"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse baggi.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bagful noun
   • 2. bagger noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   Define bag: a container made of thin material (such as paper, plastic, or cloth) that opens at the top and is used for holding or carrying things—usage, synonyms, more.

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   BAG meaning: 1 : a container made of thin material (such as paper, plastic, or cloth) that opens at the top and is used for holding or carrying things; 2 : a soft container carried by a woman and used to hold money and other small things (such as keys or makeup)

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bagsBags Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a usually flexible container that may be closed for holding, storing, or carrying something: such as. a. : purse. especially : handbag. b. : a bag for game. c. : suitcase. 2. : something resembling a bag: such as. a (1) : a pouched or pendulous bodily part or organ. especially : udder. (2) : a puffy or sagging protuberance of flabby skin. b.

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › bagbag - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a container or receptacle of leather, plastic, cloth, paper, etc., capable of being closed at the mouth; pouch.

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   Definition of bag. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › bagBAG | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   BAG definition: a container made of paper, plastic, cloth, or other material, used for carrying things: . Learn more.