veggie

or veg·ie

[ vej-ee ]

/ ˈvɛdʒ i /

noun Informal.

a vegetable.

a vegetarian.

Nearby words

vegetative, vegetative bacteriophage, vegetative endocarditis, vegetative reproduction, vegetive, veggie, veggieburger, vegie, vego, vehemence, vehement

Origin of veggie

1965–70; by shortening; see -ie

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Examples from the Web for veggie

So we have alternatives, sort of like the veggie burger alternatives we have on the backyard grill.
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“Veggie Love” PETA commercial Having a Super Bowl commercial banned can sometimes be more effective than getting one on the air.
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Gourmet versions span bite-sized chicken, veal, turkey, seafood, and veggie versions.
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But now, we may all enjoy bean and veggie burgers with impunity.
The Humble Burger Goes Glam|Katie Workman|June 30, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Veggie Burgers: B.Y.O.P.(Bring Your Own Patties)—Yup, it's perfectly acceptable to show up with your own burgers.
The 'Hungry Girl' Summer Diet|Lisa Lillien|June 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for veggie

veggie

/ (ˈvɛdʒɪ) /

noun, adjective

an informal word for vegetarian

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veggie

or veg·ie

noun Informal.

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Nearby words

Origin of veggie

Examples from the Web for veggie

British Dictionary definitions for veggie

veggie

noun, adjective