carpetbag

[kahr-pit-bag] /ˈkɑr pɪtˌbæg/
noun
1.
a bag for traveling, especially one made of carpeting.
verb (used without object), carpetbagged, carpetbagging.
2.
to journey with little luggage.
3.
to act as a carpetbagger.
Origin
1820-30; carpet + bag
British Dictionary definitions for carpetbag

carpetbag

/ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡ/
noun
1.
a travelling bag originally made of carpeting
Word Origin and History for carpetbag
n.

also carpet-bag, "soft-cover traveling case made of carpet fabric," 1830, from carpet (n.) + bag (n.).

Slang definitions & phrases for carpetbag

carpetbag

verb

To try to make a good impression (1930s+ Students)