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Carpetbag

adjective
1.
Following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers.  "A carpetbag government"
2.
Presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality.  Synonym: carpetbagging.  "A capetbag politician"



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"Carpetbag" Quotes from Famous Books



... "I've got a little carpetbag," said his mother. "That looks more respectable. When you have earned enough money, you must have ...
— Only An Irish Boy - Andy Burke's Fortunes • Horatio Alger, Jr.


Words linked to "Carpetbag" :   grip, traveling bag, suitcase, travelling bag, bag, expedient


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