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#1
Hello everybody!
I’m involved in a fashion project and I would like to know if I can say «hand bag» (separated) to express a kind of handbag (like those little handbags that you carry in your hand or with a little handle).
Regarding this thread, I would like to know if it would be posible to create a new category tag for FASHION vocabulary.
THX!!!!
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#2
Hi, superglo and welcome!
I’m not native, but I think that the word you are looking for is clutch bag or clutch purse, whichever you prefer…
But please wait for other opinions!
Last edited: Aug 14, 2013
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#3
I’d say it’s ‘handbag’ (one word).
A purse is used in BrE to refer to a small coin bag.
The narrow, handheld bag with no strap is called clutch handbag in BrE, clutch bag, or just clutch.
noun. 1British A small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items. ‘They are all small enough to fit in a purse or handbag, and I know that you will be thankful to have them. ‘
In this post
- 1 What is the American word for handbag?
- 2 Where does the saying handbag come from?
- 3 What is the English word for bag?
- 4 Is handbag British or American?
- 5 What do the British call wallets?
- 6 What is a handbag in Cockney slang?
- 7 Is the term handbags offensive?
- 8 Who said handbag?
- 9 How do you say bag in other languages?
- 10 Is a suitcase a bag?
- 11 What’s the opposite of bag?
- 12 Is toilet British or American?
- 13 What are the British English words?
- 14 Is closet American or British?
- 15 What do British people call chips?
- 16 What should you not say in England?
- 17 What do British say weird?
- 18 Why do Cockneys call a watch a kettle?
- 19 How do you say hello in Cockney slang?
- 20 What does it mean to be someone’s handbag?
What is the American word for handbag?
purse
handbag Definitions and Synonyms
a small bag used by women for carrying personal things such as money and keys. The usual American word is purse.
Where does the saying handbag come from?
The phrase derives from the phrase “handbags at dawn,” itself a pun on the clichéd “pistols at dawn,” indicating a forthcoming pistol duel but instead alluding to women striking each other with their handbags.
What is the English word for bag?
bag noun [C] (CONTAINER)
A1. a soft container made out of paper or thin plastic, and open at the top, used to hold foods and other goods: a paper/plastic bag. a bag of apples/nuts.
Is handbag British or American?
American English typically uses the terms purse and handbag interchangeably. The term handbag began appearing in the early 1900s. Initially, it was most often used to refer to men’s hand-luggage. Women’s bags grew larger and more complex during this period, and the term was attached to the accessory.
What do the British call wallets?
In the UK, a purse is a wallet, which is kept in a handbag. As opposed to the American way, where a wallet is kept in a purse. How we’d say it in Britain: “I keep all my change and credit cards in my purse.”
What is a handbag in Cockney slang?
Handbag is Cockney slang for Money.
Is the term handbags offensive?
The phrase ‘handbags’ – similar to ‘handbags at dawn’ – actually appears in the Collins Dictionary, where it is described as ‘an incident in which people, especially sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm‘.
Who said handbag?
In 1993, Maggie Smith played Lady Bracknell at the Aldwych Theatre. She whispered the infamous line ‘Handbag? ‘
How do you say bag in other languages?
In other languages bag
- American English: bag /ˈbæg/
- Arabic: حَقِيبَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: bolsa.
- Chinese: 袋子
- Croatian: torba.
- Czech: taška.
- Danish: taske.
- Dutch: zak tas.
Is a suitcase a bag?
A suitcase is a form of luggage. It is often a somewhat flat, rectangular-shaped bag with rounded square corners. Vinyl, leather or cloth suitcases may have a metal frame.
What’s the opposite of bag?
What is the opposite of bag?
| relinquish | give up |
|---|---|
| lose | forfeit |
| renounce | forgo |
| drop | yield |
| waive | abandon |
Is toilet British or American?
British vs American English American vs British English
| toilet | !toilet (but the loo not the room) |
| trash | rubbis |
| trashcan | dustbin |
| trolley car | tram |
| truck | lorry |
What are the British English words?
American and British Vocabulary and Word Choice
| American English | British English |
|---|---|
| attorney | barrister, solicitor |
| cookie | biscuit |
| hood | bonnet |
| trunk | boot |
Is closet American or British?
In American English, → closet is usually used instead to refer to larger pieces of furniture. […] A cupboard is a piece of furniture that has one or two doors , usually contains shelves , and is used to store things. In British English, cupboard refers to all kinds of furniture like this.
What do British people call chips?
Crisps
Crisps (UK) / Chips (US)
In the UK, the thin round slices of fried potato that come in packets are called crisps, while in the US these are called chips.
What should you not say in England?
10 Things You Should Never Say To a British Person
- “I love British accents!”
- “I can do the best British accent.”
- “Oh, you’re from London!”
- “Oh, you’re from Europe!”
- “Cheers, mate!”
- “My great-grandmother was British!”
- “Ohmaigaaad I could listen to you talk all day.”
- “Do you live in a castle?”
What do British say weird?
“Both also can”
| Word | British Pronunciation | American Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Advertisement | uhd-VER-tis-muhnt | AD-ver-ties-muhnt |
| 2. Bald | bor-ld | bold |
| 3. Clique | cleek | clik |
| 4. Either | eye-thuh | ee-thuhr |
Why do Cockneys call a watch a kettle?
The term means watch, which stemmed from a ‘fob’ watch which was a pocket watch attached to the body with a small chain. The kettle used to boil on the hob of a stove… hence the rhyme.
How do you say hello in Cockney slang?
. ‘Hiya’ or ‘Hey up’ – these informal greetings both mean ‘hello’ and are especially popular in the north of England. ‘What about ye?’
What does it mean to be someone’s handbag?
DEFINITIONS1. if a woman handbags someone, she argues with them forcefully and gets them to do what she wants.
- handbag
- [‘hæn(d)bæg]
1) дамская сумочка
Syn:
2) (ручной) чемоданчик
Syn:
Англо-русский современный словарь.
2014.
Смотреть что такое «handbag» в других словарях:
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handbag — hand bag n. a small bag usually made of cloth, leather or a similar imitation material, and often having a strap to permit carrying it by slinging it over a shoulder, used by women to carry money and small personal items or accessories; as, she… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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handbag — (n.) also hand bag, 1854, from HAND (Cf. hand) (n.) + BAG (Cf. bag) (n.) … Etymology dictionary
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handbag — [n] person’s carryall backpack, bag, clutch, evening bag, grip, hide, knapsack, leather, pocketbook, portmanteau, purse, reticule; concept 446 … New thesaurus
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handbag — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a small bag used by a woman to carry everyday personal items … English terms dictionary
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handbag — [hand′bag΄] n. 1. a bag, usually of leather or cloth, held in the hand or hung by a strap from the arm or shoulder and used, esp. by women, to carry money, keys, and personal effects 2. a small suitcase or valise … English World dictionary
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handbag — noun ⇨ See also ↑purse ADJECTIVE ▪ big, capacious (formal), large ▪ designer VERB + HANDBAG ▪ clutch … Collocations dictionary
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Handbag — Model at New York Fashion Week showing a Louis Vuitton handbag. A handbag, or purse in American English, is a handled medium to large bag that is often fashionably designed, typically used by women, to hold persona … Wikipedia
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handbag */ — UK [ˈhæn(d)ˌbæɡ] / US noun [countable] Word forms handbag : singular handbag plural handbags a small bag used by women for carrying personal things such as money and keys. The usual American word is purse … English dictionary
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handbag — 1. noun /ˈhandbaɡ/ A small bag used by women (or sometimes by men) for carrying various small personal items. Syn: purse 2. verb /ˈhandbaɡ/ Figuratively, to hit with a handbag; to attack verbally or subject to criticism (used originally of ) … Wiktionary
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handbag — Very effeminate man. A. Do you think Chris is gay? B. Are you kidding? He s definitely a handbag … Dictionary of american slang
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handbag — Very effeminate man. A. Do you think Chris is gay? B. Are you kidding? He s definitely a handbag … Dictionary of american slang
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: a bag held in the hand or hung from a shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles and money
Synonyms
Example Sentences
flies only with a handbag so he doesn’t have to check his luggage
her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet
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Word History
First Known Use
1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of handbag was
in 1859
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“Handbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handbag. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.
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сумка, дамская сумочка, дамская сумка, саквояж, чемодан, легкий чемодан
существительное
- дамская сумочка
- лёгкий чемодан, саквояж
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
lizard handbag — сумочки из (шкурки) ящерицы 
he snatched away a handbag from her hand — он вырвал у нее сумочку
the handbag and gloves don’t match — сумочка и перчатки не гармонируют друг с другом
he snatched a handbag out of her hand — он вырвал у нее сумочку
he snatched away a handbag out of her hand — он вырвал у нее сумочку
beaded handbag — бисерная сумочка
ladies’ handbag — дамская сумка
pouchette handbag — сумочка на завязках
Примеры с переводом
She looked in her handbag, but her keys were not there.
Она заглянула в сумочку, но ключей там не было.
I’ve got far too much clobber in my handbag.
У меня в сумке слишком много всякого хлама.
Leila rooted through her handbag for a pen.
Лейла порылась в сумочке в поисках ручки.
I don’t carry a handbag. I just carry money in my pocket.
Я не ношу с собой сумочку, а деньги просто ношу в кармане.
She propped the mirror against her handbag and began to paint her lips.
Она прислонила зеркальце к сумочке и начала красить губы.
She roundhouseed Smith with a handbag.
Она ударила Смита наотмашь сумочкой.
How can you tell a fake Vuitton handbag from the real thing?
Как отличить поддельную сумку Louis Vuitton от настоящей?
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Mary took a perfume spray from her handbag. 
I found the keys — they were at the bottom of my handbag.
Traditional handbag makers are injecting more fun into their designs.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
handbags — сумка, дамская сумочка, дамская сумка, саквояж, чемодан, легкий чемодан
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): handbag
мн. ч.(plural): handbags