Pronunciation: /bæɡ ɒn/

Definitions of bag on

noun a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things

Example Sentences

A1 I put my lunch in a bag on the table.

A2 She carried her books in a bag on her shoulder.

B1 The bag on the floor was full of groceries.

B2 He grabbed the bag on the counter and ran out the door.

C1 The designer handbag on display was worth thousands of dollars.

C2 The bag on the chair belonged to the famous actress.

adverb in an aggressive or critical manner

Example Sentences

A1 She put her lunch bag on the table.

A2 He hung his coat bag on the hook.

B1 I accidentally left my shopping bag on the bus.

B2 The flight attendant placed the safety demonstration bag on the seat.

C1 The chef carefully placed the piping bag on the counter.

C2 The designer showcased the new collection with the handbag on the runway.

preposition indicating the position of one thing in relation to another

Example Sentences

A1 I put my lunch bag on the table.

A2 She hung her coat bag on the hook.

B1 Please don't leave your shoes bag on the floor.

B2 The teacher asked us to hang our backpacks bag on the hooks.

C1 The chef placed the fresh ingredients bag on the counter.

C2 The designer carefully arranged the accessories bag on the mannequin.

Examples of bag on in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to place the bag on the designated area for collection.

informal Hey, can you just toss the bag on the table for now?

slang Just dump the bag on the floor, we'll deal with it later.

figurative She felt like a heavy weight had been lifted off her shoulders when she finally let go of the emotional bag on her mind.

Grammatical Forms of bag on

past tense

bagged on

plural

bags on

comparative

more bagged on

superlative

most bagged on

present tense

bag on

future tense

will bag on

perfect tense

have bagged on

continuous tense

is bagging on

singular

bag on

positive degree

bag on

infinitive

to bag on

gerund

bagging on

participle

bagged on

Origin and Evolution of bag on

First Known Use: 1875 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'bag on' originated as a colloquial expression in British English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to criticize or complain about someone or something', the term 'bag on' has evolved to also mean 'to tease or make fun of someone in a light-hearted manner'.