brown bagging

noun

Definition of BROWN BAGGING

: the practice of carrying (as to work) one's lunch usually in a brown paper bag

: the practice of carrying a bottle of liquor into a restaurant or club where setups are available

— brown–bag \ˈbrau̇n-ˌbag\ verb or adjective

— brown bagger noun

1959

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