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noun
A verbal attack or criticism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, humorous
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Synonyms: harangue, rant, tirade, animadversion, criticization, stricture, criticism, critique, dressing-down, handbagging, slam
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of handbag
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From handbag + -ing. Originally, a metonymic reference to Margaret Thatcher's handbag.
