| Main Entry: | handbag situation |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a weak but theatrical confrontation, harmless altercation; also called handbags at dawn |
| Etymology: | imitation of women fighting with handbags |
| Main Entry: | handbag situation |
| Part of Speech: | n pl |
| Definition: | See handbags |
| Main Entry: | handbag situation |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See handbags at ten paces |