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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They have sleeping bags that tether to the wall to keep them from floating around the capsule.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Standard fares will include perks such as seat selection, additional checked bags and the ability to make changes, while flexible tickets will be fully refundable and include all standard benefits, United said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available to purchase, but officials are concerned that bags of the frozen nuggets could still be in consumers’ freezers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
“Let’s pack our bags, grab some tinsel and emotionally prepare for a hearty serving of family dysfunction,” the streamer said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Inside, we drop off our bags as legendary grandparents wearing beaded name tags are streaming toward picnic tables out front.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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