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.

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Etymology

Origin of baggies

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

Example Sentences

Abdul Fatawu's spectacular 94th-minute volley at the King Power Stadium on Monday condemned West Brom to a sixth defeat in eight matches, with Mason saying afterwards that the result "summed up our season" and the Baggies' lack of "killer" instinct.

From Barron's

Karlan Grant, however, equalised for the Baggies before the break with a curling finish.

From Barron's

West Brom boss Ryan Mason said the result, the Baggies' sixth defeat in eight matches, "summed up our season".

From Barron's

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

From BBC

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