Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   bag

   /baɡ/

   noun

   • 1. a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things: "he arrived at the children's ward carrying a bag full of toys for the young patients" Similar receptaclecontainershopping bagstring bagsackcarrier bagcarrierpokedated:keister
   • ▪ the amount contained in a bag: "a bag of sugar"
   • ▪ a woman's handbag: "a velvet evening bag" Similar handbagshoulder bagclutch bagevening bagpochettepocketbookpurseinformal:bumbagfanny packhistorical:reticulescrip
   • ▪ a piece of luggage: "she began to unpack her bags" Similar suitcasecasevaliseportmanteaugripovernight bagovernighterflight bagtravelling bagGladstone bagcarpet bagbackpackrucksackknapsackhaversackkitbagduffel bagsatchelluggagebaggageholdallcarryallinformal:port
   • ▪ the amount of game shot by a hunter: "an estimated bag of 3,000 ducks"
   • ▪ loose folds of skin under a person's eyes: "there were dark bags under her eyes"
   • ▪ loose-fitting trousers: dated British "a pair of flannel bags"
   • ▪ plenty of: informal British "I had bags of energy"
   • 2. one's particular interest or taste: informal "ask the manager about mild curries, if that's your bag"
   • 3. a woman, especially an older one, perceived as unpleasant or unattractive. derogatory
   • 4. a base.
   • 5. (in southern Africa) a unit of measurement, used especially of grain, equal to 70 kg (formerly 200 lb).

   verb

   • 1. put (something) in a bag: "customers bagged their own groceries"
   • 2. succeed in killing or catching (an animal): "Mike bagged nineteen cod" Similar catchcapturetrapsnareensnarelandkillshootpick off
   • ▪ succeed in securing (something): "we've bagged three awards for excellence" Similar getsecureobtainacquirereservecommandeergrabappropriatetakewinachieveattaininformal:get one's hands onget one's mitts onnabpick uplandnet
   • 3. (of clothes, especially trousers) form loose bulges due to wear: "these trousers never bag at the knee" Similar saghang looselybulgeswellballoon
   • 4. fit (a patient) with an oxygen mask or other respiratory aid. informal North American
   • 5. a child's expression used to make a claim to something: informal British "bags his jacket"
   • 6. abandon or give up on: informal North American "she ought to just bag this marriage and get on with her life"
   • 7. criticize: informal Australian, New Zealand "the fans should be backing him not bagging him"

   Word Origin Middle English: perhaps from Old Norse baggi.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bagful noun
   • 2. bagger noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • B

     3

   • A

     1

   • G

     2

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does bag mean in English?

   • [countable] bag (of something) the amount contained in a bag She ate a bag of chips. Get in! There's bags of room. [countable] (especially British English, informal) an offensive word for an older woman who you think is unpleasant or angry see also ratbag, scumbag, windbag

   bag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/bag_1

   See all results for this question

   What is a bag called?

   • n. 1. a. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items. b. A handbag; a purse. c. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel. d. A pouchlike or sagging organ or part of the body, such as a cow's udder. 2. An object that resembles a pouch. 3.

   Bag - definition of bag by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com/bag

   See all results for this question

   What does a bag mean in a sentence?

   • "I think she'll pay your mother back to-morrow," said Hugh, remembering the fatness of the pink bag. Bag definition: a container or receptacle of leather, plastic, cloth, paper, etc., capable of being closed at the mouth; pouch. . See examples of BAG used in a sentence.

   BAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/bag

   See all results for this question

   What is a bag of things?

   • A bag of things is the amount of things contained in a bag. She left the hotel carrying a shopping bag. A bag of things is the amount of things contained in a bag. A bag is the same as a handbag. If you have bags under your eyes, you have folds of skin there, usually because you have not had enough sleep.

   BAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/bag

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBAG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   BAG definition: 1. a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and…. Learn more.

   • Znaczenie Bag, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     BAG definicja: 1. a soft container made out of paper or thin...

   • Bag: Korean Translation

     BAG translate: 봉투, 가방. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Bag Spanish Translation

     BAG translate: bolsa, maleta, bolsa de viaje, ganar, cazar,...

   • Bag: Japanese Translation

     BAG translate: バッグ, 袋, かばん, 旅行かばん, 鞄（かばん）, 1袋分（ふくろぶん）,...

   • Bag: Russian Translation

     BAG translate: пакет , сумка , содержимое пакета ,...

   • Bag: Italian Translation

     BAG translate: busta, sacchetto, borsa, borsa da viaggio,...

   • Bag: Catalan Translation

     bag translate: bossa, maleta, bossa de viatge. Learn more in...

   • Bag: Arabic Translation

     BAG translate: حَقيبة / كِيْس, حَقيبة. Learn more in the...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bagBag Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bag

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bag as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to say bag in different contexts, such as hunting, baseball, or slang.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bag, from a container to a slang term. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of bag in British and American English.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bagBag - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bag

   A bag is a lightweight, flexible container meant for carrying things. A grocery bag is one you bring home from the supermarket full of food. In some places the word sack is more common, but the handled container you get at the store when you buy something is usually called a bag.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   noun. /bæɡ/ Idioms. container. [countable] (often in compounds) a container made of cloth, leather, plastic or paper, used to carry things in, especially when shopping or travelling. He was carrying a heavy bag of groceries. It was wrapped in a brown paper bag. Put it in a black plastic garbage bag. a make-up bag. a baby changing bag.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › bagBag - definition of bag by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › bag

   • Cached

   A bag is a flexible container or a pouchlike organ or part of the body. It can also mean a measure of quantity, a slang term for a skill or interest, or a derogatory word for an ugly woman.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › bagBAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › bag

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word bag, from a container or receptacle to a slang term for a person's interest or mood. See examples, synonyms, idioms, and word history of bag.