Baggies

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbæɡiz/

Definitions

1. A type of plastic pouch often used for storing food or small items securely and conveniently
2. A loose-fitting pair of trousers typically worn in casual settings, often characterized by a relaxed silhouette
3. Commonly refers to sandwich bags used in food packaging to keep items fresh and organized

Etymology: Baggies are loose, casual trousers, and the word is simply the plural of "baggie", a noun formed from "bag" and the diminutive suffix "-ie". The "-ie" ending is the same one that turns "doggie" from "dog" or "hanky" from "hank", so the sense is roughly "little bag". The image is of cloth that hangs loosely from the body, the way a sack does, rather than clinging to the legs. The base word "bag" is an old one in English, inherited from Middle English "bagge", which is generally thought to come from Old Norse, though the precise source is uncertain. Its older sense was a container of cloth or leather, and the notion of something hanging limply and full of air is what links a sack to a baggy garment.