bagˈful noun (pl bagˈfuls)

As much as a bag will hold

bagged /bagd/ adjective

1. In a bag
2. Hanging slackly or in bags

baggˈies plural noun

1. Baggy shorts
2. Soft fabric shoes

baggˈily adverb

In a baggy fashion

baggˈiness noun

baggˈing noun

Cloth or material for bags

baggˈit adjective (Scot)

1. Bagged
2. Full of spawn, etc

A ripe female salmon that has failed to shed her eggs

baggˈy adjective

1. Loose like a bag
2. Bulged

bagˈless adjective

bag lady noun

A homeless woman who carries her possessions, accumulated scavengings, etc around with her in a carrier bag (or usu several)

bagˈman noun

1. A man who carries a bag
2. An old-fashioned name for a commercial traveller
3. A man who collects or distributes money as part of racketeering (US)
4. A swagman (Aust)

bagˈ-net noun

A bag-shaped net for catching fish

bagˈwash noun

(a laundry offering) a laundry service in which only basic washing is done

bagˈwig noun

An 18c wig with back-hair enclosed in an ornamental bag

bag and baggage

With all one's belongings, completely, as in to clear out bag and baggage

bag of bones

An emaciated living being

bag of nerves (informal)

A very agitated and apprehensive person

bag of tricks

The whole outfit

bags (I) (slang; orig children's sl)

I lay claim to

in the bag

Secured or as good as secured

let the cat out of the bag

See under cat¹