Handbagging

Pronunciation: /ˈhændˌbæɡɪŋ/

Definitions of handbagging

noun a physical act of hitting someone with a handbag, typically done in a forceful or aggressive manner

Example Sentences

A1 She saw her friend handbagging a thief in the street.

A2 The video of the woman handbagging the pickpocket went viral on social media.

B1 The old lady was handbagging the mugger who tried to steal her purse.

B2 The politician was accused of handbagging his opponent during the heated debate.

C1 The actress was caught on camera handbagging a paparazzo who was harassing her.

C2 The CEO's handbagging of the journalist caused a scandal that rocked the company.

Examples of handbagging in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of handbagging her opponent during the debate.

informal She was handbagging him with her sharp remarks.

slang She was really handbagging him with her sassy comments.

figurative Her words were like a relentless handbagging, leaving him speechless.

Grammatical Forms of handbagging

• past tense: handbagged
• plural: handbaggings
• comparative: more handbagging
• superlative: most handbagging
• present tense: handbags
• future tense: will handbag
• perfect tense: have handbagged
• continuous tense: is handbagging
• singular: handbag
• positive degree: handbagging
• infinitive: to handbag
• gerund: handbagging
• participle: handbagged

Origin and Evolution of handbagging

First Known Use: 1984 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'handbagging' originated in British politics to describe the forceful and confrontational style of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during debates and arguments.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe Thatcher's assertive manner, 'handbagging' has evolved to represent any forceful or aggressive approach in debates or discussions.