veggie

or veg·ie

[vej-ee]

noun Informal.

a vegetable.
a vegetarian.

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Origin of veggie

1965–70; by shortening; see -ie

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Examples from the Web for veggie

Contemporary Examples

So we have alternatives, sort of like the veggie burger alternatives we have on the backyard grill.
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But now, we may all enjoy bean and veggie burgers with impunity.
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June 30, 2009
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British Dictionary definitions for veggie

veggie

noun, adjective

an informal word for vegetarian

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