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

“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

In Carlin’s archives, by contrast, the jokes were “mainly scraps of paper organized into Ziploc baggies then put into a folder by topic.”

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The flyers were found in driveways in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody on Sunday, packaged in plastic baggies and weighed down with corn.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Until then, grab some foil or reusable food storage baggies because you'll likely have some uncooked bacon left over after making this recipe.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2023

“Everyone should carry some flyers with Ziggy’s picture, and I also made baggies with Ziggy’s favorite dog treats.”

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks