Carpetbag Definition

kärpĭt-băg
carpetbagged, carpetbagging
noun
A type of traveling bag made of carpeting, with, typically, handles and a clasp at the top.
Webster's New World
adjective
Carpetbagging.
American Heritage
Of or having to do with carpetbaggers.
Webster's New World

Having the characteristics of carpetbaggers.

Carpetbag travels.
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Synonyms:
verb
To act as a carpetbagger.
Webster's New World

To come to a place or organisation with which one has no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.

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Other Word Forms of Carpetbag

Noun

Singular:
carpetbag
Plural:
carpetbags

Origin of Carpetbag

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