DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
carpetbag
/'kɑrpɪt,bæɡ/ · kɑrpɪtbæɡ
Carpetbag has 3 syllables: car · pet · bag.
car
01
pet
02
bag
03
adjective. Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality.
noun. Traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century.
Following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers.
ADVERTISEMENT
leaderboard · 728×90
ADVERTISEMENT
medium rectangle · 300×250
PEOPLE ALSO LOOK UP