bagging
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bagging
Example Sentences
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Bagging a brace in rain-lashed Indian Ocean port city Durban gave the 23-year-old striker a chance to celebrate after being reduced to tears following a recent CAF Champions League match.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
The often fussy machines are so firmly in the zeitgeist today that they’ve inspired memes, viral tweets and a satire news article headlined, “Unexpected Item in Bagging Area Finally Tips Man Over The Edge.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
Bagging alone is often sufficient, though you can add an apple for good measure, if desired.
From Washington Post • May 31, 2022
Bagging the three available at home against a fairly ordinary Stoke side who have lost three out of six on the road this season should not be beyond them.
From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2017
“Like he used to be. Bagging groceries in that ugly apron.”
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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