The term "my bag" is the 1930s original pronunciation of the more recent "my bad" mispronunciation from the 1980s. It means "my mistake, my fault, my apologies". The two pronunciations coexisted for about 15 years till roughly 1995. The Millennials never knew the original term.
"My bag" was a phrase used when playing a game of spades. In the game, you must for-tell how many "books" or hands you would take. It was called a "bag" if you went over that number. It was a courtesy to claim your mistake by saying "My Bag" if you were playing with a partner.
Spades came out of 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. It didn't take off until WWII brought so much of America's youth into the military. Because the game was portable, 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?"
"My bag" was a phrase used when playing a game of spades. In the game, you must for-tell how many "books" or hands you would take. It was called a "bag" if you went over that number. It was a courtesy to claim your mistake by saying "My Bag" if you were playing with a partner.
Spades came out of 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. It didn't take off until WWII brought so much of America's youth into the military. Because the game was portable, 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?"
by rawmlkmyke August 27, 2024
Get the My Bagmug. by Scorpio101 February 7, 2019
Get the Deutsche Bagmug. when bobby got his goody bag snatched from the mailbox he gave andrea a teacup t-bag like only a carnie can do
by Spinnifer February 22, 2023
Get the teacup t-bagmug. Meaning something very negative.
Almost comparable with using "a load of shit" or "bag/sack of shit" in a sentance.
Almost comparable with using "a load of shit" or "bag/sack of shit" in a sentance.
"Hey bill how was that girl you met last night" - "she was nothing but a bag of faces"
"Jennifer i've pulled better work out of my bag of faces then this"
"Jennifer i've pulled better work out of my bag of faces then this"
by Kertef Corobo March 24, 2004
Get the Bag of Facesmug. When someone takes something of worth from you and gives you back a bag filled with little pieces of paper that read " Sorry".
I took my Bag o Sorrys to the car dealership man to buy a new car, and he said they have no value! He also said they are a currency from insane people.
by LittleLamb777 June 12, 2018
Get the Bag o Sorrysmug. Where do you want to eat?
John in the Bag.
Uh, you mean Jack in the Box.
No, John in the Box, the superior restaurant.
John in the Bag.
Uh, you mean Jack in the Box.
No, John in the Box, the superior restaurant.
by Aidanj123 May 9, 2018
Get the John in the Bagmug. by Missmyass June 19, 2016
Get the Milk Baggedmug.