baggie

noun

bag·​gie ˈba-gē How to pronounce baggie (audio)
plural baggies
: a usually small, clear plastic bag
… shoved his baggie of kumquats into the pocket of his Members Only jacket …Jonathan Lethem
My brother spent four days in jail. Police wanted to charge someone with possession of a baggie of crack cocaine they subsequently found under a nearby car, so they had chosen him.Chastity M. Pratt

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The downside is that these little baggies often end up in the trash when they could be reused in most situations. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025 Police also found a small weight scale with drug residue, small baggies used to package drugs and a loaded semi-automatic pistol, according to the plea agreement. Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2025 Covering pots with a clear plastic baggie or dome can help keep the soil from drying out too much in between waterings. Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 Police also alleged that there were numerous white pills identified as Xanax packaged in baggies. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baggie

Word History

Etymology

bag entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baggie was in 1963

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“Baggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggie. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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