Word
bagged
US/ˈbæɡd/
UK/bˈæɡd/
Definition
v. to get or win something before anyone else can. You use this when you successfully claim something for yourself, like a seat or a prize.
v. to succeed in securing, winning, or claiming something. Often implies a competitive or opportunistic acquisition.
Examples
“I bagged the last seat on the bus.”
“She bagged a front-row ticket to the concert by logging onto the website early.”
“The young entrepreneur bagged a major contract with the city council, effectively securing his company's financial future for the next decade.”
Examples
simple
“I bagged the last seat on the bus.”
contextual
“She bagged a front-row ticket to the concert by logging onto the website early.”
complex
“The young entrepreneur bagged a major contract with the city council, effectively securing his company's financial future for the next decade.”
Usage
Transitive; requires a direct object representing the item or achievement secured.
Real-World Examples
“Nearly five years into her series, in 2020, she bagged her first big name outside the rap scene: Oscar-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya.” “Assane Diao bagged a brace as Como rolled to a 4-1 win at Genoa in Serie A .”