"grab hag" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-grab hag.wav Forms: grab hags [plural]
Etymology: From grab + hag. Originally applied to older women who engaged in the practice, but now can be applied to individuals of any age or gender. Etymology templates: {{com|en|grab|hag}} grab + hag Head templates: {{en-noun}} grab hag (plural grab hags)
  1. (slang, derogatory) One who takes excessively or takes all that is available, without regard for the needs or considerations of others. Tags: derogatory, slang Synonyms: grab-hag This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional. Derived forms: grab-hag [verb] Related terms: grab-haggery
    Sense id: en-grab_hag-en-noun-n1Ermicm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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