SINCE 1828
brown bagging
nounDefinition of brown bagging
1
: the practice of carrying one's lunch (as to school or work) usually in a brown paper bag
2
: the practice of carrying a bottle of liquor into a restaurant or club where setups are available
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brown-bag
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verb or adjective
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verb or adjective
brown bagger
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