Wagger-pagger-bagger

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A wastepaper basket. UK, dated, slang

    "(Taking flowers from vase) If you don't mind, therefore, I shall deposit them in the wagger-pagger-bagger. (Drops flowers into waste paper basket.)"

Synonyms

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wastepaper basket

Example

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"(Taking flowers from vase) If you don't mind, therefore, I shall deposit them in the wagger-pagger-bagger. (Drops flowers into waste paper basket.)"

Etymology

Jocular modification of wastepaper basket. See -er.

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