grab bag

Meaning

1. A gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made; a bag as gift that comprises mystery prizes.
2. A bag from which a gift or prize may be withdrawn (grabbed) unseen.
3. (figuratively) Any random assortment, selection or possibility.
4. A moderately large bag of crisps or other snack, suitable for sharing.
5. A bag containing essential items, which can be easily picked up and taken in an emergency.

Synonyms

potpourri

purchase

🛍️

lucky-dip bag

mystery package

Translations

يشتري

اكتساب

Kauf

🛍️

Überraschungstüte

αγορά

προμήθεια

achat

🛍️

acquisition

emplette

🛍️

rachat

🛍️

acquisto

🛍️

decrescenza

aanwinst

Etymology

Literal sense