veggie

or veg·ie

[ vej-ee ]

/ ˈvɛdʒ i /

noun Informal.

a vegetable.

a vegetarian.

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Origin of veggie

1965–70; by shortening; see -ie

Words nearby veggie

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

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Example sentences 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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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.
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Veggie Burgers: B.Y.O.P.(Bring Your Own Patties)—Yup, it's perfectly acceptable to show up with your own burgers.
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British Dictionary definitions for veggie

veggie

/ (ˈvɛdʒɪ) /

noun, adjective

an informal word for vegetarian

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