Phrase guide

veg out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /vɛdʒ ˈaʊt/
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1

verb

Meaning 1

To relax in a slack attitude, not moving much.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • After an exhausting day at work, I would veg out in front of the TV.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From veg + out, the former a clipping of vegetate.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: chillen — relax in a slack way
  • German: absicken — relax in a slack way
  • Polish: obijać się — relax in a slack way
  • Swedish: dega — relax in a slack way