Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

toolbag

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.23 in modern English

Syllables: tool-bag
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bag used to carry tools.

noun

A tool or jerk; an obnoxious person.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Slang

Example Sentences

"The mundane reality is that many art thieves are simply not the sharpest grappling hooks in the toolbag; the smart ones choose to steal things that can be much more easily converted into money — or just money itself."
"Leighton Greene, Star Spanked “Sorry for being such a total toolbag,” Tristan whispered when I gave the empty bottle back to him."
"You are owed an explanation and an apology. […] I'm sure you're an awesome, lovely girl, and he was a total toolbag who was lucky to be with you."

Etymology

From tool + bag.

Usage

Inflected Forms

toolbags (plural)

Questions

What does toolbag mean?: A bag used to carry tools.
Where does toolbag come from?: From tool + bag.

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