bagging

American

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

bagging British

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

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bagging

After bagging three goals in nine games in Russia, Duran now has the chance to make a home at Benfica, his seventh club in the seventh country of his young career.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Investment banks are bagging lush payments as mergers and acquisitions boom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026

Now, as I drive, I look forward to that simple act of bagging rocks.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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