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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During the winter, temperatures dropped to -25C, so old, worn-out sleepings bags were of little use when they slept on the frozen ground or a cold concrete floor.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
A new iteration of the Dior Saddle bag was car-inspired, sharing DNA with John Galliano’s 2001 Dior Cadillac bags, featuring car paint surfaces and motor key charms.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
LAR has also transported cobalt, packaged in one-tonne bags, and could carry other minerals either in bulk or packaged form.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The FAA, which said it is considering the organization’s stricter guidance, currently bars the devices from checked luggage and restricts passengers to two portable chargers in carry-on bags.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Before Abby’s accident, the Palmers climbed mountain trails and slept in sleeping bags under the stars.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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