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baggie

noun
bag·​gie | \ ˈba-gÄ“ How to pronounce baggie (audio) \
plural baggies

Definition of baggie

: a usually small, clear plastic bag … shoved his baggie of kumquats into the pocket of his Members Only jacket …— Jonathan Lethem My brother spent four days in jail. Police wanted to charge someone with possession of a baggie of crack cocaine they subsequently found under a nearby car, so they had chosen him.— Chastity M. Pratt

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Police found a small baggie of marijuana in the center console. Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, "Drunk driver had too much fun at school reunion: Berea Police Blotter," 25 July 2019 Dole the mix out into snack-size baggies to grab throughout the week. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Here's What a Healthy Snack Actually Looks Like," 26 Aug. 2019 According to police, the man put the car in drive and made a U-turn after the police officer questioned him about a clear plastic baggie that was in his pocket. Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Niles police: Driver fled traffic stop after giving police officer his license," 26 Aug. 2019 The sheriff’s office said a search of the car yielded methamphetamine, heroin, Xanax, drug paraphernalia, baggies and a scale. Jason Green, The Mercury News, "San Martin: Ex-cons allegedly found with machine pistol," 19 Aug. 2019 Also, a passenger had gummies and a baggie of marijuana. John Benson, cleveland.com, "Resident reports apartment jewelry heist: Broadview Heights Police Blotter," 14 Aug. 2019 Under a sofa and in cushions, police located plastic baggies containing suspected cocaine, smoking devices and a cellphone, according to the statement. Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Westminster man charged with intent to distribute heroin allegedly concealed in litter box," 7 Aug. 2019 Two plastic baggies allegedly containing cocaine were found in Gooden’s car. Fox News, "Ex-Mets, Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden arrested for second time in six weeks, says he'll enter rehab," 24 July 2019 Professional dog walkers sometimes carried a dispenser of baggies in the same place. Caleb Crain, Harper's magazine, "Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution," 22 July 2019

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First Known Use of baggie

1963, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baggie

bag entry 1 + -ie

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