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mystery bags

mystery bags is the plural of mystery bag.

Meaning of mystery bag

Noun (1)

mystery bag (plural mystery bags)

  1. A bag whose contents are unknown.
    • An activity in this area, which focuses on the tactile aspects, without using visual discrimination, is the mystery bag. This bag contains sets of matching objects; the child is expected to pair them by feel.2010, Barbara Isaacs, Sandy Green (series editor), Bringing the Montessori Approach to Your Early Years Practice, Second edition, page 43
    Synonyms:
    blind bag
  2. A bagged package, randomly picked, which contains surprises (e.g., mystery prizes).
    Synonyms:
    grab bag
  3. A bag from which a gift may be withdrawn (usually unseen until after chosen).
    Synonyms:
    grab bag
  4. A non-specific mixed lot of a product at the supplier's choice.

Noun (2)

mystery bag (plural mystery bags)

  1. (Australia, slang) A sausage.
    • Bully beef and spuds, tripe, fish′n chips, Anzac bikkies, damper with cocky′s joy (golden syrup), snags (or mystery bags) and hot custard and jelly for sweets.2010, Kathleen M. McGinley, Out of the Daydream: Based on the Autobiography of Barry McGinley Jones, page 20
  2. (Australia, slang) A pie.

Questions about mystery bags

What is mystery bags the plural of?
Mystery bags is the plural of mystery bag.

Words near mystery bags in the dictionary

  1. mysterized
  2. mysterizes
  3. mysterizing
  4. mystery
  5. mystery bag
  6. mystery bags
  7. Mystery Bay
  8. mystery box
  9. mystery box show
  10. mystery box shows
  11. mystery boxes

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