baggies

[bag-eez]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. loose-fitting swimming trunks, often with a drawstring at the waist, especially as worn by surfers.

2. loose-fitting slacks, especially women's slacks gathered at the waist and tapering toward the ankles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baggies¹

First recorded in 1960–65; bag + -y ² + -s ³

Example Sentences

At a recent fans forum we hosted, most Baggies fans were leaning more towards a top-half finish as their expectation.

From BBC

We still encounter this theater of the absurd every time we stand in line at an airport, unpacking our computers, removing our shoes, sorting our liquids into quart-sized baggies — all to reinforce the idea that we are in terrible danger and that the government will indeed protect us.

From Salon

The 61-year-old was dismissed after Monday's 3-1 home defeat by relegation-threatened Derby County - a loss that all but ends the Baggies' hopes of making the Championship play-offs.

From BBC

Mowbray, who led the Baggies to the Premier League 17 years ago, had returned to management for the first time since a health scare in February 2024.

From BBC

A fifth-placed finish followed last season, where the Baggies were beaten by Southampton in the play-off semi finals.

From BBC