baggie

A child puts a sandwich in a baggie for lunch.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small bag: "baggie" refers to a small, usually flexible bag, often made of plastic, used for storing or carrying items.
   • A plastic bag for drugs: In informal or slang usage, "baggie" can mean a small plastic bag used to hold illegal drugs, especially marijuana or similar substances.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She put her lunch in a baggie to keep it fresh. (A small plastic bag for food storage.)
  • The police found a baggie of white powder in his pocket. (A small bag containing an illegal substance.)

Advanced Usage

• "baggie of evidence": a small bag used in forensic or legal contexts to hold physical evidence.
  • The detective sealed the hair sample in a baggie for the lab. (A small bag for preserving evidence.)

Variants and Related Words

• Baggie (adj): (informal) describing something that is like a small bag, often used in compound forms like "baggie-style."
  • She prefers baggie-style shorts for comfort. (Loose-fitting shorts resembling a bag shape.)

Synonyms

• Pouch: a small bag or container, often with a drawstring.
• Sachet: a small sealed bag, especially one containing a powdered substance.
• Ziploc bag: a brand name that has become generic for resealable plastic bags.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "baggie it up": (slang) to place something into a small bag, especially for storage or concealment.
  • After harvesting the herbs, he baggied them up for later use. (Put them into small bags.)

Related Idioms

• "in the baggie": (slang) referring to something that is already secured or prepared.
  • The deal is in the baggie; we just need to sign. (The deal is almost certain and ready.)