grab hag
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Meaning · English
One who takes excessively or takes all that is available, without regard for the needs or considerations of others.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
There’s a certain type of auntie in China, OK? We call them grab hags. […] There’s a specific demographic of these grab hags, we call them, which are, like, the most infuriating people you’ll ever meet. […] They’re basically like these vile creatures that will take anything they can. If they see an
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 “grab hag” mean?
One who takes excessively or takes all that is available, without regard for the needs or considerations of others.
Is “grab hag” formal or informal?
grab hag is generally derogatory, slang.