flesh-bag
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Meaning · English
A shirt.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In 1844, the governor of Oakham Gaol overheard inmate and burglar William Bates divulge that, despite wearing his 'flesh-bag' over his clothes to alter his appearance, his victim recognised him at his preliminary hearing […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flesh-bag” mean?
A shirt.
Is “flesh-bag” formal or informal?
flesh-bag is generally slang.