Definition of grab bag

grab bagnoun

túi xách

/ˈɡræb bæɡ//ˈɡræb bæɡ/

The term "grab bag" originated in the mid-19th century in England when a businessman named Thomas J. Smith came up with the concept of a surprise gift box. The box contained a mix of various wares, and the buyer had to pick out their desired item without knowing what was inside. This concept became popular at carnivals and fairs, where vendors sold these mystery boxes to entertain audiences. The name "grab bag" was coined to describe the literal grabbing and pulling out of objects from the bag without knowing what was inside. This old-fashioned marketing technique is still used today at events like fundraisers and corporate gatherings to create excitement and generate revenue through chance prizes.

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a game in which people choose a present from a container of presents without being able to see what it is going to be

một trò chơi trong đó mọi người chọn một món quà từ một hộp quà mà không thể biết trước đó là gì

a mixed collection of things

một bộ sưu tập hỗn hợp của những thứ

Example:
  • He offered a grab bag of reasons for his decision.

    Ông đã đưa ra một loạt lý do cho quyết định của mình.