What (who) is handbag - definition
HANDLED MEDIUM-TO-LARGE BAG THAT IS OFTEN FASHIONABLY DESIGNED, TYPICALLY USED BY WOMEN, TO HOLD PERSONAL ITEMS
Clutch (handbag); Manbag; Handbags; Man bag; Man-bag; Manpurse; Hand bag; Hand-bag; Hand-bags; Man purse; 👜; Evening bag; Clutch bag; European carry-all; Handbag collecting; Handbag collection; Handbag collector; Designer handbag
![Clutch with fold-over closure, made of red [[snakeskin]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Vintage clutch (847652012).jpg?width=200 "Clutch with fold-over closure, made of red [[snakeskin]]")
![equestrian]] hardware detail](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Rachel's New Purse.jpg?width=200 "equestrian]] hardware detail")
 - Kostuum Accessoire - MoMu Antwerp.jpg?width=200 "White leather baguette bag")
![A [[bilum]] bag, used in [[Papua New Guinea]]. Bilums are made of "bush rope", [[cuscus]] fur or wool, and expand in size](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PNG Bilum Bag QM r.jpg?width=200 "A [[bilum]] bag, used in [[Papua New Guinea]]. Bilums are made of \"bush rope\", [[cuscus]] fur or wool, and expand in size")
![A shoulder bag made of [[baobab]] tree fibres, [[Zimbabwe]],1995](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Baobab bag.jpg?width=200 "A shoulder bag made of [[baobab]] tree fibres, [[Zimbabwe]],1995")
![[[Ojibwa]] bag with decorative beadwork; this particular bag was probably made for a child](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis - Bandolier bag - overall.jpg?width=200 "[[Ojibwa]] bag with decorative beadwork; this particular bag was probably made for a child")
![Yoruba]] Diviner's bag, from the Oyo region, [[Nigeria]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Early 20th century Yoruba peoples Diviner's bag.jpg?width=200 "Yoruba]] Diviner's bag, from the Oyo region, [[Nigeria]]")
![Burmese]] Kachin bag or wallet. A Figure from the booklet ''Burmese Textiles'', published in 1917 by Laura E. Start](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Burmese Textiles Fig40 A Kachin bag or wallet.png?width=200 "Burmese]] Kachin bag or wallet. A Figure from the booklet ''Burmese Textiles'', published in 1917 by Laura E. Start")
![Sámi]] purse (handbag) with shoulder strap](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Duodji handväska med tennbroderi.JPG?width=200 "Sámi]] purse (handbag) with shoulder strap")
![A [[Betel]] bag from [[West Timor]], made around 1921. Called an ''aluk'', such bags are still made](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Betal bag, West Timor, 1921 - Staatlichen Museums für Völkerkunde München - DSC08346.JPG?width=200 "A [[Betel]] bag from [[West Timor]], made around 1921. Called an ''aluk'', such bags are still made")
![Hakka Chinese]]-style floral fabric design](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Hakka-style floral print fabric tote bag.jpg?width=200 "Hakka Chinese]]-style floral fabric design")
![[[North African]] bag with [[lizard]] head and paws](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sac en peau de lézard.jpg?width=200 "[[North African]] bag with [[lizard]] head and paws")
![19th century bags and pouches of the [[Sioux]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bags and pouches of Sioux.jpg?width=200 "19th century bags and pouches of the [[Sioux]]")
![Bags exhibited in the [[Yunnan Nationalities Museum]], Kunming, Yunnan, China](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bags - Yunnan Nationalities Museum - DSC04149.JPG?width=200 "Bags exhibited in the [[Yunnan Nationalities Museum]], Kunming, Yunnan, China")
![Ladies' [[Burberry]] tote (2005)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Burberry_handbag.jpg?width=200 "Ladies' [[Burberry]] tote (2005)")
![[[Tanner Krolle]] ''Eva'' hobo bag (2006)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Eva_Tote_braided_caramel1.jpg?width=200 "[[Tanner Krolle]] ''Eva'' hobo bag (2006)")
![Longchamp]] tote bag](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Longchampbag.jpg?width=200 "Longchamp]] tote bag")
![[[Ted Noten]] top handle bag (2009)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ted_Noten_Grandma%27s_Bag_Revisited_2009.jpg?width=200 "[[Ted Noten]] top handle bag (2009)")
![[[Chanel 2.55]] satchel](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Chanel_2.55.jpg?width=200 "[[Chanel 2.55]] satchel")
![A satchel from French designer [[Etienne Aigner]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tote handbag Etienne Aigner.JPG?width=200 "A satchel from French designer [[Etienne Aigner]]")
handbag
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A handbag is a small bag which a woman uses to carry things such as her money and keys in when she goes out.
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handbag
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1. a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items.
2. (handbags) humorous a confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players. [from the idea of women fighting with their handbags.]
¦ verb (handbags, handbagging, handbagged) humorous (of a woman) verbally attack (someone) in a forceful manner. [with ref. to Margaret Thatcher's ministerial style in cabinet meetings.]
handbag
Very effeminate man.
A. Do you think Chris is gay?
B. Are you kidding? He's definitely a handbag.
A. Do you think Chris is gay?
B. Are you kidding? He's definitely a handbag.
Wikipedia
Handbag
A handbag, commonly known as a purse or pocketbook in North American English, is a handled medium-to-large bag used to carry personal items.
Pronunciation examples for handbag
1. in her handbag.
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2. or she bought a handbag
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3. a pink Dooney & Bourke handbag,
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4. knock-off handbag, a knock-off copy of a designer handbag.
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5. a handbag or a car seat.
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Examples of use of handbag
1. Otherwise handbag thieves would all be coming to Hammersmith because handbag theft is obviously not a crime here.» Share this article: What is this?
2. "Jimmy Choo alleged that Marks Spencer had infringed the design rights in its Cosmo handbag by designing and offering for sale a Marks Spencer gift product handbag.
3. Her handbag was also dangling from her shoulders.
4. Her handbag was later recovered near her houseboat.
5. The lengths some girls go for a crocodile handbag...