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• present participle of bag.

bagging

American  

[bag-ing] / ˈbæg ɪŋ /

noun

1. woven material, as of hemp or jute, for bags.

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bagging British  

/ ˈbæɡɪŋ /

noun

1. coarse woven cloth; sacking

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Etymology

Origin of bagging

First recorded in 1725–35; bag + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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bagging

“I don’t play for my records but to bring joy to this group of players,” he said after bagging another goal in Argentina’s round-of-16 victory over Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Deutch is perfect casting for plucky Gail, who commits to bagging Hamm with such gumption that she jumps on a hotel mattress like a little kid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

For Jane, it’s either that or bagging groceries at Trader Joe’s.

From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2026

George put on a long-range shooting clinic, bagging nine three-pointers en route to 32 points, while Embiid added 29 and Tyrese Maxey 22.

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

We all knew that Bull couldn’t catch a pop fly if it landed in his lap, so we weren’t exactly surprised to see him bagging groceries that spring at the Winn-Dixie.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen