Jul 25, 2025 bag ˈbag 1 syllable common ‹ noun.a usually flexible container that may be closed for holding, storing, or carrying something: such as a bag of tricks noun.purse; especially: handbag noun.a bag for game verb.to swell out: bulge The tent bagged outward under the force of the wind.pants bagging in the back verb.to hang loosely bag groceriesarrived early and bagged a front row seat verb.to cause to swell … he was bagged by police who were alerted by the freelance jewel salesman.bag a playoff berth › Origin Middle English bagge, from Old Norse baggi. Associated Words backpack