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footbag

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small beanbag or sandbag used as a ball in a number of sports and games. It is typically controlled by the feet, but in some sports every part of the body except the hands and arms may be used.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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noun

Meaning 2

Any of the sports that use the footbag.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From foot + bag, by analogy with football.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: footbag — ball
  • Polish: zośka — ball
  • Finnish: footbag — game
  • Polish: zośka — game
  • Russian: жо́ска (žóska) — game
  • Russian: ля́нга (ljánga) — game