bag down

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To anchor (a kite-balloon or blimp) down with weighted bags.

Register: archaic

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To sag down.

Register: archaic

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Misspelling of bog down.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bag down” mean?

To anchor (a kite-balloon or blimp) down with weighted bags.

Is “bag down” formal or informal?

bag down is generally archaic.