Veggie Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvɛdʒi

VEJ-ee

UK

vˈɛdʒi

VEJ-ee

Definition

A casual word for vegetable. It is often used informally to talk about vegetables, especially in the context of meals or diets.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mostly in spoken English and casual writing. Common in phrases like 'fresh veggies,' 'eat your veggies,' and on restaurant menus. Not used in formal contexts. Primarily refers to edible vegetables, not fruits.

• Spanish: verdura - vegetal (coloquial)
• Portuguese (BR): legume - verdura (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): legume - vegetal (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 蔬菜（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 蔬菜（口語）
• Hindi: सब्ज़ी (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: خضار (عامية)
• Bengali: সবজি
• Russian: овощи
• Japanese: 野菜（やさい）
• Vietnamese: rau củ
• Korean: 야채
• Turkish: sebze
• Urdu: سبزیاں
• Indonesian: sayur

Example Sentences

I like to eat fresh veggies every day.

basic

Please add more veggies to the soup.

basic

Some kids don't like their veggies.

basic

Are you bringing any veggies to the picnic?

natural

Just chop up some veggies and toss them in the salad.

natural

I try to sneak extra veggies into my kids' meals.

natural