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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“It’s a different thing to ask, ‘Will you show up to this protest, where police might come and tear-gas us?’ versus ‘We’re getting whistles. Do you think you could help us with some extra baggies?’
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026
The walls of Caldera’s office are covered in dozens of clear baggies filled with the parts of equipment on which he commonly works, a testament to Bush’s boast that Caldera “can repair anything.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024
In the case of the Guadalupe, New Braunfels has instituted a “can ban” outlawing disposable containers and beer cans, plastic baggies, Styrofoam and glass on the river.
From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022
Lunch foods are also quick to prepare and aesthetically pleasing, especially when packed in your favorite baggies and boxes.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2022
“This has some plastic baggies to clean up after him. There’re also some treats, and I threw in a couple of water bottles.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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