Meaning & Definition of word "Baggage"
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Baggage
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/
noun:
- 1. Luggage or bags that a traveler takes with them on a journey.
- Example: We checked our baggage at the airport before heading to the gate.
- 2. A burden or load, often in a metaphorical sense, referring to emotional or psychological issues.
- Example: He carried a lot of emotional baggage from his childhood.
- 3. Unnecessary or unwanted items that clutter one’s life or thoughts.
- Example: She tried to let go of the mental baggage that was holding her back.
Etymology
Middle English baggagge, from the word 'bag'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emotional baggage:
The unresolved issues and emotions from past experiences.
baggage claim:
The area in an airport where travelers retrieve their checked luggage.
carry baggage:
To bear or carry the weight of past experiences.
Related Words
luggage:
The suitcases and bags used for carrying clothes and personal belongings.
burden:
A heavy load, either physically or emotionally.
suitcase:
A large case used for carrying clothes and personal items.
Slang Meanings of baggage
Meaning: Extra emotional issues.
Example Sentence: He's got a lot of baggage from his childhood.
Meaning: Unwanted complications in a relationship.
Example Sentence: I can't deal with the baggage she's bringing into this new relationship.