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Meaning of handbagger | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A person who collects handbags.
    informal
  2. A person who attends a music night with little understanding of the genre or subculture.
    derogatory, informal

Examples

“I can check up on relationships, fitness, horoscopes, the weather, careers - and when I've dipped into my chosen areas, I can then access a chat group to talk with fellow handbaggers about life.”
“'As the music policy changed, the handbaggers dropped off and we started pulling in more of the proper soul fans,' said Karen.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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