Definition

Slang for a large sum of money, profits, or earnings. Can also mean a person's area of expertise or specialty ('that's my bag').

Example Usage

He's been building his bag all year with side hustles.

Origin

Likely derived from the literal bag used to carry money; popularized in African American vernacular and hip-hop culture since the 1980s.

Fun Fact

The phrase 'secure the bag' became a meme and motivational catchphrase particularly after social media amplified it in the 2010s.

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