handbags

Portable personal carryalls

Handbags are bags carried by hand or on the arm, typically by women, for personal items like wallets, keys, and cosmetics.

The word also appears in British slang for a weak, ineffectual fight or confrontation—from the image of two people flailing at each other with purses: The players squared off but it was just handbags.

types

purse

Bag for personal items

  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
  • toteLarge open bag
  • satchelStrapped bag for books

crossbody · hobo · bucket · wristlet · envelope · shopper · bowler · baguette · kelly

craftsmanship

leather

Tanned animal skin

clasp · zipper · quilting · embossing · monogram · patina · calfskin · lambskin · suede · exotic skins

fashion

accessory

Supplementary addition

collection · seasonal · trendy · vintage · classic · timeless · investment piece · waitlist · resale · consignment

designer

Hermès

French luxury goods company

Prada · Fendi · Balenciaga · Givenchy · Saint Laurent · Valentino · Dior · Burberry · Mulberry · Kate Spade

dispute

argument

Reasoned case or dispute

confrontation · swing · weapon · assault · self-defense · bludgeon · whack · strike · hit · wallop

utility

pockets

Fabric compartments in clothing

waterproof · adjustable strap · magnetic snap · lightweight · roomy · everyday carry · commuter

Categories
Opposites
carrying method/body position

handbagsbackpacks

Bags carried on shoulders

rucksacks · knapsacks · messenger bags · sling bags · fanny packs

gender association

handbagswallets

Personal money carriers

billfolds · money clips · briefcases · messenger bags · cargo pockets

formality/occasion

handbagsduffel bags

Cylindrical fabric travel sacks

gym bags · tote bags · shopping bags · plastic bags · grocery bags

Phrases
Family

handbag

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G