Backgroundy

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Suitable for, or resembling, a background. informal

    "Trees perhaps in the foreground — just budding — spring motif and morning motif. See? All a little faint and backgroundy."

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"Trees perhaps in the foreground — just budding — spring motif and morning motif. See? All a little faint and backgroundy."

Etymology

From background + -y.

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