Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vegie

Noun
/ˈvɛdʒ.i/
Definition
A colloquial term referring to a vegetable or someone who is a vegetarian.
Examples
  • She always includes a variety of vegies in her salads.
  • He became a vegie after learning about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Meaning
Vegie is often used in informal contexts to describe a vegetable or to indicate a lifestyle choice where one abstains from eating meat.
Synonyms
  • vegetable
  • greens
  • plant-based food
  • herb