Handtasche — meaning in English
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English meaning
- handbag noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
- pocketbook noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
- purse noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
Senses
Handtasche is used for these senses in English:
- handbag (now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]
- pocketbook (US) A purse or handbag.
- purse (US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
handbag — full definition
- noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
- verb (British, informal) To criticize or attack someone verbally, often used of a woman doing the criticizing.
pocketbook — full definition
- noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
- noun One's personal finances or spending power.