Bag Definition & Meaning

bag
noun
  1. a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag"
  2. the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person); "his bag included two deer"
  3. a place that the runner must touch before scoring; "he scrambled to get back to the bag"
  4. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
  5. the quantity that a bag will hold; "he ate a large bag of popcorn"
  6. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; "he carried his small bag onto the plane with him"
  7. an ugly or ill-tempered woman; "he was romancing the old bag for her money"
  8. mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
  9. an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"
verb
  1. capture or kill, as in hunting; "bag a few pheasants"
  2. hang loosely, like an empty bag
  3. bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
  4. take unlawfully
  5. put into a bag; "The supermarket clerk bagged the groceries"

"Bag" in song lyrics

See how bag is used in real songs:

  • "1200 put the boogie in your body bag"
    1200 Techniques — Where Ur At?
  • "Franky Botts is coming over with the digital bag"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
  • "In a bloody body bag"
    51.50 — Games People Play

Usage tips for "bag"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bag" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bag to find words that pair well.

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