A large cylindrical bag — originally military issue — used to carry a soldier's gear, clothing, and personal kit. The kitbag is an iconic British Army fixture, immortalized in the song 'Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag.' In modern use it's spread beyond the military to sports teams, travelers, and anyone who needs a sturdy, no-nonsense holdall. It's practical, durable, and carries a certain rugged nostalgia that keeps it relevant even in an era of wheeled luggage.
He slung his kitbag over one shoulder and headed straight to training without stopping home first.
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(military, UK) A large cylindrical holdall.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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