handbags

British

/ ˈhændˌbæɡz /

plural noun

facetious an incident in which people, esp sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm (esp in the phrases handbags at dawn, handbags at twenty paces, etc)

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From high-end clothing, shoes and handbags, Lady Beckham has diversifed.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

In 2012, Louis Vuitton unveiled a collection of handbags and attire designed by Kusama that was characterized by her audacious dots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

People already use jewelry, handbags and clothing to express themselves.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Emmar said the company now has half a dozen 3-D printers on site that print everything from small accessories handbags to sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Their front windows were full of dresses, handbags, children’s annuals, and when you went inside, a sweet stale smell.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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