handbags

We have found lemma(root) word of handbags : handbag.

Definitions


[ˈhan(d)baɡ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items

- a confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players


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[ˈhan(d)baɡ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- verbally attack or crush (a person or idea) ruthlessly and forcefully (typically used of a woman)
(e.g: I saw her last week and got handbagged for 15 minutes)


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Origin:
1980s: coined by Julian Critchley, Conservative MP, with reference to Margaret Thatcher's ministerial style in cabinet meetings




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