brown bagging
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brown bagging

noun

Definition of BROWN BAGGING

1
: the practice of carrying (as to work) one's lunch usually in a brown paper bag
2
: the practice of carrying a bottle of liquor into a restaurant or club where setups are available
brown–bag \ˈbran-ˌbag\ verb or adjective
brown bagger noun

First Known Use of BROWN BAGGING

1959

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