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My bag

"My Bag" is the original form of today's "My Bad." They both mean “my mistake, my fault, my apologies." I'm writing this in 2023. I think "my bad" is still being used. Who knows how long it will be popular. The term “my bad” is a 1980s mispronunciation of the term "my bag" circa 1930 to 1995.

“My bag” was a term used when playing a game of spades. In the game, you would have to for-tell how many "books" or hands you would take. If you went over that number, it was called a "bag." If you were playing with a partner, it was a courtesy to claim your mistake by saying,"My Bag."

Spades originated in the Midwestern United States in the late 1930s. It was said to have been invented by college students who enjoyed both Whist and Bridge. They were looking for a fast-paced game that was competitive and strategic. The game slowly spread to other college campuses, but it didn't really take off until WWII brought so much of America's youth into the military. Because the game was portable, it could be played by small groups and could often be played in less than twenty minutes, its popularity mushroomed. You can still find the game online.

“My Bag” meaning “My Mistake” should not be confused with “Not My Bag," meaning “Not My Thing” or “What's Your Bag?” Meaning “What's Your Problem?”

When I was in Catholic school in the 70s, the term “my bag” was very common. Even though “my bad” is said to have come out in the 80s, I had never heard it until sometime around 2008 or so.
My bad (or my bag) I thought I sent you an invitation.
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super cool swag bag

a back pack with an aztec design in which a male of female will carry on their back. person should walk wth general swagger whilst carrying a super cool swag bag. they can be purchased from topman/topshop.
"hey dude,youve got a 'super cool swag bag"
"have you heard about dans super cool swag bag?"
"i would like a super cool swag bag"
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mummy bags

A general term for a womans breasts, by goodness look at those mummy bags. i bet she doesn't know i was staring at her mummy bags
dear Natalie the other day i couldn't help but look at your mummy bags, i went into the bank and saw her mummy bags, those bag certainly could feed a whole army
by Jed Clampet February 8, 2008
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douche bag

everyone else listing the definition for douche bag and making absolutely no sense at all.
Man, all these people are total douche bags.
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whore bag

A whore bag is somebody who just absolutely fucking sucks
yo, brandyn is a fucking whore bag, honestly just a piece of shit!
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grocery bag of a woman

My wife went to the auto shop .she's a grocery bag of a woman she went to go throw a fit
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Bag me bro

A phrase or term used in which you have no other ways of getting luck and resort to getting teabagged by your friends and that will somehow turn out good for you.
"Shit, a hunter! Bag me bro!" - Halo Reach
by idkjustdealwithit August 22, 2011
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