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
Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
According to research from InvestorsObserver, a shopper spending $20 on packages of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs at Target could buy five bags of the candy for $3.99 each in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
He dropped two large shopping bags on the counter and rushed to clean up the spilled juice.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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