handbag

/ˈhæm.bəɡ/

Meanings

noun

(mainly Commonwealth) A small bag used by women (or sometimes by men) for carrying various small personal items.

Examples :

"My sister took her handbag to school with her this morning. "

noun

An subgenre of house music of the late 1980s, often with booming vocals.

Examples :

"My friend's DJ set was full of energetic handbag music, and everyone was dancing. "

music

verb

Figuratively, to hit with a handbag; to attack verbally or subject to criticism (used of Margaret Thatcher).

Examples :

"The politician was often handbagged in the press for her controversial policies. "

politics language

Related Words

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

energetic adjective

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/

Possessing or pertaining to energy.

"Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."

subgenre noun

/ˈsʌbˌʒɑːnrə/ /ˈsʌbˌdʒɑːnrə/

One of several categories within a particular genre.

"Science fiction is a broad genre, and steampunk is a popular subgenre. "

commonwealth noun

/ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/

The well-being of a community.

"The school's focus on student well-being is a key element of the commonwealth. "

figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

(manner) In a figurative manner.

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

personal noun

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/

An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

"The online personal for finding a book club partner was very popular among students. "

carrying verb

/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

handbagged verb

/ˈhændbæɡd/ /ˈhæmˌbæɡd/

Figuratively, to hit with a handbag; to attack verbally or subject to criticism (used of Margaret Thatcher).

"The politician was handbagged by the journalist for her controversial remarks. "

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "