baggies
Americannoun
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loose-fitting swimming trunks, often with a drawstring at the waist, especially as worn by surfers.
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loose-fitting slacks, especially women's slacks gathered at the waist and tapering toward the ankles.
Etymology
Origin of baggies
Example Sentences
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They come in long plastic baggies dripping with a mahogany oil that stains your fingers with their spicy fragrances.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2022
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
For example, reusing glass storage containers is more "eco-friendly" than single-use plastic baggies, but glass requires energy to manufacture, and is difficult to recycle.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2022
Zip-top baggies are terrific for storing and separating different types of decorations, Monte says, especially gallon-size bags.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021
“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
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