bag
bag Lexical Profile
bag Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying or storing items.
"She carefully placed the fragile items into a sturdy canvas bag before leaving the store."
A loose fold of skin or a dark circle underneath the eye, often indicating fatigue or aging.
"He had deep bags under his eyes after staying up all night to study for the medical exam."
A person's particular area of interest, preference, or expertise (informal).
"Classical music isn't really my bag, but I can still appreciate the orchestra's talent."
• verb
To place items into a flexible container, such as when packing groceries.
"The friendly clerk offered to bag the groceries while the customer paid the bill."
To successfully catch, capture, or secure something (especially an animal in hunting or a sought-after prize).
"The ambitious journalist managed to bag an exclusive interview with the elusive author."
To hang loosely, bulge, or droop ungracefully.
"His old sweatpants began to bag at the knees after several years of constant wear."
• Rhymes for bag
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'bagge', most likely derived from Old Norse 'baggi'. First recorded in the 13th century.
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