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baggies

American  
[bag-eez] / ˈbæg iz /

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.


Etymology

Origin of baggies

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


Example Sentences

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“They give him two baggies with salt so he can gargle. That’s my grandma’s recipe; that is not medical attention.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

“It’s a different thing to ask, ‘Will you show up to this protest, where police might come and tear-gas us?’ versus ‘We’re getting whistles. Do you think you could help us with some extra baggies?’

From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2026

Everything she needed had gotten pricier in just the past few weeks: the peanuts, the sugar, the oil, the gas tank, and the plastic baggies to package the treat.

From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2022

Lunch foods are also quick to prepare and aesthetically pleasing, especially when packed in your favorite baggies and boxes.

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2022

On one website, we find a list of supplies every dog walker should own: a spare leash, lots of baggies, and a reusable water bottle and plastic bowl to keep the dogs hydrated.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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