English Explanatory Dictionary

handbagging

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A verbal attack or criticism.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of handbag

Word forms

handbagging handbaggings

Etymology

From handbag + -ing. Originally, a metonymic reference to Margaret Thatcher's handbag.

Synonyms

harangue rant tirade animadversion criticization stricture criticism critique dressing-down handbagging slam
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