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Veg Out
/vɛdʒ aʊt/ · verb · slang
To relax and do absolutely nothing, like a vegetable on the couch.
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Definitions
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To unwind and switch your brain off as a deliberate break.
“After finals I'm gonna veg out for three days straight.”
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2
To be mentally idle or zoned out, not engaging with anything.
“He vegged out on the sofa all weekend.”
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To relax completely and do nothing, usually slumped in front of the TV. Mindless chilling.
“I just want to veg out after work tonight.”
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Veg Out In A Sentence
Don't make plans Saturday, I'm vegging out.
We ordered pizza and vegged out watching reruns.
My idea of a vacation is just vegging out by the pool.
Origin & Usage
From 'vegetable,' the idea of being as inert as one. It became popular 80s slang for passive relaxation, especially the couch-and-TV variety.
People Also Ask
What does 'veg out' mean?
It means to relax and do nothing, usually lounging in front of the TV. You're being as passive as a vegetable.
Where does 'veg out' come from?
It comes from 'vegetable' — the image of sitting motionless and brain-off like a plant. It took off as 80s slang.
Is vegging out the same as chilling?
Close, but vegging out specifically implies total inactivity and zoning out, not just hanging loose.
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