grab hag

English

Alternative forms

• grab-hag
  This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

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.

Pronunciation

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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.
   • 2022 November 8, China Fact Chasers, “The Evil Grab Hags of China!”, in YouTube‎^[1]:

     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 opportunity to take something for free, they do.

Derived terms

• grab-hag (verb)

Related terms

• grab-haggery