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Word: Handbag
Speech Type: Noun
ˈhan(d)baɡ
a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items.
Short Definition:small bag used by woman to carry everyday personal items
a confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players.
Short Definition:confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting
Word: Handbag
Speech Type: Verb
1980s: coined by Julian Critchley, Conservative MP, with reference to Margaret Thatcher's ministerial style in cabinet meetings
ˈhan(d)baɡ
verbally attack or crush (a person or idea) ruthlessly and forcefully (typically used of a woman)
Short Definition:verbally attack or crush person or idea ruthlessly
Examples:- I saw her last week and got handbagged for 15 minutes
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