bachelor's handbag noun1 •(Australia, slang) A roast chicken sold in a disposable plastic carry bag with a handle.The Betoota Advocate (26 October 2021), Betoota-isms, Pan Macmillan Australia, →ISBN: “Items such as the Bachelor’s Handbag, for example. To the casual observer, it’s just a roast chicken in a plastic bag from a supermarket. In our town, it’s an accessory. A status symbol.” formsBachelor's Handbags · bachelor's handbags