noun
Uncommon
veg
vehj
Veg (noun) means Short for "vegetable" or "vegetables," especially in British English. Example: “Dinner is just meat and two veg tonight.”
noun
1
Short for "vegetable" or "vegetables," especially in British English.
"Dinner is just meat and two veg tonight."
adj
1
Short for "vegetarian."
"They serve a great veg curry at that place."
verb
1
To relax and do nothing, informally — to "vegetate."
"After exams, I just want to veg out in front of the TV all weekend."
How to use veg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, casual word for vegetables, or for lazing around doing nothing.
When to use it
Very informal; common in British English for vegetables ("veg" as in meat and veg).
Common pairings
veg out
meat and veg
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Word forms
- Plural
- vegs, veges
- Third person singular
- vegs, vegges, veges
- Past tense
- vegged, veged
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "vegetable," "vegetarian," or "vegetate."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “veg” mean?
The word “veg” means short for "vegetable" or "vegetables," especially in British English. In plain terms, a short, casual word for vegetables, or for lazing around doing nothing.
How do you pronounce “veg”?
“Veg” is pronounced vehj (/vɛd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “veg” in a sentence?
Here is “veg” used in a sentence: “Dinner is just meat and two veg tonight.”
What is another word for “veg”?
Words with a similar meaning to “veg” include veggie and vegie.
What part of speech is “veg”?
Depending on how it is used, “veg” can be a noun, an adjective and a verb.
Is “veg” a common word?
“Veg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “veg” have?
“Veg” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for "vegetable" or "vegetables," especially in British English.
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