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    handbag
    /ˈhan(d)baɡ/

    noun

    • 1. a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items. British
    • 2. a confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players. humorous

    verb

    • 1. verbally attack or crush (a person or idea) ruthlessly and forcefully (typically used of a woman): informal, humorous "I saw her last week and got handbagged for 15 minutes"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHANDBAG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HANDBAG definition: 1. a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women 2. a small bag for…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › handbagHandbag Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money. Synonyms. carry-on. carryall. grip. holdall [ chiefly British] portmanteau. suitcase. traveling bag. wallet. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of handbag in a Sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › handbagHANDBAG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Handbag definition: a bag or box of leather, fabric, plastic, or the like, held in the hand or carried by means of a handle or strap, commonly used for holding money, personal grooming items, small purchases, etc.. See examples of HANDBAG used in a sentence.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HandbagHandbag - Wikipedia

    A "handbag" is a larger accessory that holds objects beyond currency, such as personal items. American English typically uses the terms purse and handbag interchangeably. The term handbag began appearing in the early 1900s. Initially, it was most often used to refer to men's hand-luggage.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHANDBAG | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HANDBAG meaning: 1. a small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc., carried especially by women 2. a small bag for…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHANDBAG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A handbag is a small bag which a woman uses to carry things such as her money and keys in when she goes out. The bankers draft was in my handbag. Synonyms: bag , purse [ US ] , pocketbook [ US ] More Synonyms of handbag

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › handbagHandbag - definition of handbag by The Free Dictionary

    A handbag is a small bag carried by women to hold personal items or accessories. The web page provides different definitions, translations, and usage examples of the word handbag from various sources.