English

Alternative forms

• grabbag
• grab-bag

Noun

grab bag ‎(plural grab bags)

1. a gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made

   Winners can choose a gift from the grab bags on the table.

2. (idiomatic) any random assortment, selection or possibility

   With that system, it's a grab bag which files we can find at any moment.

3. A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, intended for sharing.

See also

• mixed bag
• lucky dip