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carpetbag vs carpetbagging

carpetbagging vs carpetbag

carpetbag is a noun but carpetbagging is not a noun.

carpetbag and carpetbagging both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
carpetbag Yes Yes No No
carpetbagging No Yes No No
As adjectives, carpetbag and carpetbagging are synonyms defined as:
  • carpetbag and carpetbagging: presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
carpetbag (noun) carpetbagging (noun)
traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century
carpetbag (adjective) carpetbagging (adjective)
following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality
Difference between carpetbag and carpetbagging

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