Synonyms

veg out

British

verb

slang (intr, adv) to relax in an inert passive way; vegetate

vegging out in front of the television set

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Example Sentences

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Sometimes G and I like to veg out on the couch together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023

Owen, I could veg out on my couch all night watching The Beatles documentary while popping furikake seasoning into my mouth with this Chablis.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021

Today, we’re just beginning to understand how these chemicals can produce in humans the feeling of wanting to clean the garage or veg out on the couch.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2019

Turn up in your PJs or in Hughes-movie fancy dress and veg out to 80s classics such as Pretty In Pink, Weird Science, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Breakfast Club.

From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2013

Then I get dinner, park myself on the sofa and veg out with some trashy TV.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2010

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