noun
Meaning 1
A brown paper bag.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Phrase guide
brown bag
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noun
Meaning 2
A short presentation or seminar on a given subject, especially one given at lunchtime.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- Did you attend the brown bag Tuesday on healthy exercise habits?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lunch-and-learn
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To carry one's packed lunch from home, either literally or figuratively in a brown paper bag or a lunchbox, rather than purchase it from a cafeteria or restaurant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive, informal
Examples
- I'm brown bagging it again this month because the combination of healthy plus inexpensive is hard to beat otherwise.
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verb
Meaning 4
To consume alcohol in public from the bottle or can, while it is held concealed inside a brown paper bag, so as to avoid attention e.g. from the police.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive, informal
Examples
- I'm brown bagging it again today because I haven't managed to kick this habit yet.
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verb
Meaning 5
To plant seed saved from one's own harvest, as opposed to buying new seed from a seed company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive, informal
Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle
Examples
- I'm brown bagging it again this year because I don't need to be spending money on expensive hybrids.
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History
Etymology
(presentation): From the brown paper bag traditionally used to carry one's own packed lunch from home.