bags
Britishplural noun
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informal a lot; a great deal
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short for Oxford bags
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informal any pair of trousers
interjection
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Also: bags I. slang:childrens an indication of the desire to do, be, or have something
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uncouth
Example Sentences
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Residents rushed to shelters clutching bags and blankets, AFP journalists observed, as a large plume of smoke emanated from Kyiv's city centre.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The tote bags were brought in very early on by Brooke Kennedy, who was the producing director and one of the main directors on “The Good Wife.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"How many more raids, how many more commissions, how many more bribes, how much more money in bags?" he said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
With humidity relatively low, the scorching sun has not hampered too many players physically, with bags of ice and high-tech portable fans keeping them cool on court.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Rachel reached for one of the bags she’d brought.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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