单词 | handbag |
释义 | handbag/ˈhan(d)baɡ /noun 1British A small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items.They are all small enough to fit in a purse or handbag, and I know that you will be thankful to have them....
Synonyms bag, shoulder bag, clutch bag, evening bag, pochette; flight bag, travelling bag, handgrip, overnighter; French minaudière, pompadour; British holdall; North American purse, pocketbook rare reticule, caba, keister, Dorothy bag, peggy bag, purse-bag, vanity bag 2 (handbags) humorous A confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players.The Real World Consultant, who ended up as referee, told us by email that it was serious, handbags at dawn, stuff....
From the idea of women fighting with their handbags verb (handbags, handbagging, handbagged) [with object] informal, humorous (Of a woman) verbally attack or crush (a person or idea) ruthlessly and forcefully: I saw her last week and got handbagged for 15 minutes...
1980s: coined by Julian Critchley, Conservative MP, with reference to Margaret Thatcher's ministerial style in cabinet meetings Rhymes |
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