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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Airlines have reduced the frequency of flights on some routes, grounded or retired older or less fuel-efficient aircraft, postponed aircraft deliveries, and raised their fees for checked bags and other costs.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
A new-look back three of full-back Pauline Barrat and wings Anais Grando and Lea Murie have only 18 caps between them, but bags of pace and flair.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
He’s going to cover one whole wall with mirrors and hang up punching bags.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Companies showed off how their systems, from miles away, could distinguish people from animals, or those carrying bags or weapons—using mounted cameras or sensors or drones as small as a child’s toy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Lily removes the lid, revealing assorted glue sticks, washi tape, bags of multicolored feathers, and gel pens.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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