baggie

noun

bag·​gie ˈba-gē How to pronounce baggie (audio)
plural baggies
: 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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During a search of the vehicle, police found five fentanyl pills, baggies and aluminum foil wrappers containing the drug, according to the statement. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026 In at least one case, a Riverside County church is distributing special Lent packets, complete with small baggies of Lenten ash, to be delivered to those too fearful of coming in person to a church. Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 Pack festive baggies of this snack mix for your guests to take with them in the stands. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 Leon asked during one meeting, after selling a baggie containing a white, powdery substance, if the informant had tried fentanyl powder before, according to court documents. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baggie

Word History

Etymology

bag entry 1 + -ie

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baggie was in 1955

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“Baggie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baggie. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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