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bagsy

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To make a verbal claim to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • I bagsy the top bunk of the bed.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Respelling and grammatical repurposing of bags I, as used to claim something for oneself, for example, Bags I have the top bunk!.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: stipi-stopi — verbal claim
  • Ingrian: curattaa — verbal claim