veg

[ vej ]

/ vɛdʒ /

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noun, plural veg, veg·es.Chiefly British.Informal.

verb (used without object), vegged, veg·ging.Slang.

to relax in a mindless way (usually followed by out): We vegged out all weekend, watching the soccer channel and ordering pizza.Tonight I'll go home and veg with a good book.

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Origin of veg

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening

Words nearby veg

veejay, veena, veep, veer, veery, veg, Vega, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, vegan, vegeburger

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How to use veg in a sentence

Consuming five servings of fruits and veg every day translates to a 13% lower risk of early death.
What Does It Mean to Live Forever?|Josefina Salomon|August 15, 2021|Ozy
The labor-intensive process led to a tasty veg shawarma, but “it just wasn’t realistic, and there was no way to do it at volume,” Friedman says.
The 25 best sandwiches in the D.C. area|Tim Carman|June 16, 2021|Washington Post
For most companies, the biggest impact they could have on sustainability would be to adopt veg policies in the workplace and get buy-in from their team.
Veganism in the workplace: How businesses are embracing eco-conscious workers|Jessica Davies|May 18, 2021|Digiday
That’s when I started to get really interested in growing big veg.
How a British Retiree Became the Twitter King of ‘Big Veg’ Gardening|Jenny G. Zhang|April 12, 2021|Eater

Occasionally I’ll cook a meal, more in the winter — I do fabulous slow-cooked meals with lots of veg.
How a British Retiree Became the Twitter King of ‘Big Veg’ Gardening|Jenny G. Zhang|April 12, 2021|Eater
Big Veg Mark Bittman, The New York Times Magazine Yes, healthy fast food is possible.
The Week’s Best Longreads for April 6, 2013|David Sessions|April 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The steak—served on a dish without veg or potato—is legendary in London.
Where Will Harry Party Back in London, And Who Will He Be Kissing?|Tom Sykes|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I cook a complete meal from scratch (protein, carb, veg, and a salad) five nights a week.
Friday Forum: How often do you cook?|Megan McArdle|January 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I recommend the Kobe beef skewers, fresh shrimp, and any type of veg.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|November 27, 2009|DAILY BEAST
"I don't like these veg'table people," said the little girl.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz|L. Frank Baum
Fr allt sama veg sem fyrr; egar at haustai, tku at vaxa reimleikar.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
Sndiz honum hvers kyns skrpi; ok at er haft san fyrir ortœki, at eim lji Glmr augna er gefi glmsni, er mjǫk sniz annan veg, en er.
Beowulf|R. W. Chambers
Synergia is claimed to be composed of pepsin, pancreatin, veg.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
The v-v-veg—'The vegetable kingdom,' says the bright-faced little girl on the back seat.
The Old Soldiers Story|James Whitcomb Riley

British Dictionary definitions for veg

veg

/ (vɛdʒ) /

noun

informal a vegetable or vegetables

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