n.
- a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items.
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(handbags)
humorous a confrontation that does not lead to serious fighting, especially among soccer players.
[from the idea of women fighting with their handbags.]
v.
(handbags, handbagging, handbagged)
humorous (of a woman) verbally attack (someone) in a forceful manner.
[with ref. to Margaret Thatcher's ministerial style in cabinet meetings.]
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