1 [usuallysing.] (BrE, informal) a display of excitement, anger or silly behaviour over sth unimportant:
What a carry-on!
2 (AmE) a small bag or case that you carry onto a plane with you:
Only one carry-on is allowed. * carry-on baggage
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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In this entry, carry-on is tagged as noun.
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