Doggy Bag (Noun)
Meaning
A bag for food that a customer did not eat at a restaurant; the transparent pretense is that the food is taken home to feed the customer's dog.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The waiter discreetly handed her a doggy bag with the leftover steak, winking knowingly as she whispered "for my poor pup at home".
- He asked for a doggy bag to take home the uneaten fries, but everyone at the table knew he'd be devouring them himself later.
- The restaurant's policy was to provide doggy bags for customers who couldn't finish their meals, but the staff often joked about the real reason they were used.
- After a big meal, Sarah always asked for a doggy bag, claiming it was for her non-existent dog, but really she just loved having leftovers for lunch the next day.
- The doggy bag was a convenient way for him to sneak out the restaurant's famous cheesecake without drawing attention to his late-night cravings.