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  • present participle of bag.

bagging

American  
[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

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


bagging British  
/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

  1. coarse woven cloth; sacking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of bagging

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

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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

While Mr. Fryer was bagging produce as a teenager at Albertsons, I was slinging barbecue sandwiches over a steam table at our local drive-in to help cover my upcoming college expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Salon Mar. 26, 2026

Pharrell Williams was an early winner on the night, bagging best rap performance for his feature on Clipse and Kendrick Lamar's Chains & Whips.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2026

We all knew that Bull couldn’t catch a pop fly if it landed in his lap, so we weren’t exactly surprised to see him bagging groceries that spring at the Winn-Dixie.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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