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Definition of toolbag

toolbag

/ˈtuːl.bæɡ/
tool · bag
Plural:toolbags
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toolbag Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heavy-duty bag, typically made of canvas, leather, or synthetic fabric, used for storing and carrying hand tools.

Example

"The electrician zipped up his toolbag and carried it out to the service van."

2

North American A foolish, obnoxious, arrogant, or contemptible person (slang).

Example

"He acted like a total toolbag at the meeting by taking credit for everyone else's work."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When written as a single solid word, 'toolbag' is frequently used in North American slang as a derogatory term for an obnoxious person, whereas the open compound 'tool bag' usually refers to the literal container for tools.

• Rhymes for toolbag

• Nearby Words

too
toodles
tool
toolbag
toolbar
toolbox
toolcase

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toolbag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toolbag
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