1 C1 idiomatic slang
To criticize or speak disparagingly about someone. (Australian slang)
"Stop bagging out the ref — he made a perfectly fair call."
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bag out
C1 slang inseparable transitive
Australian slang meaning to criticize or speak negatively about someone.
In plain English
To say bad things about someone behind their back or to their face.
What does "bag out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Australian English slang. Comparable to 'bag on' in American English. Used in informal conversation. Not appropriate in formal or professional settings. Often followed by 'on': 'bag out on someone'. ESL learners in Australia will encounter this frequently.
Words that pair with "bag out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
someone friend boss government team decision
How to conjugate "bag out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bag out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bags out
he/she/it
Past simple
baged out
yesterday
Past participle
baged out
have + pp
-ing form
baging out
continuous
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