Vegetabley
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of vegetably. alt-of, alternative
"Emilia sits enthroned on the divan in the hall, wound up in telephone cords and wires, grasping the receiver in both floury (or fishy, or meaty, or vegetabley) hands, puce in the face with excitement, shrieking condolences and counsel and arranging appointments with one and all of her family at the top of her voice."
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More examples"Emilia sits enthroned on the divan in the hall, wound up in telephone cords and wires, grasping the receiver in both floury (or fishy, or meaty, or vegetabley) hands, puce in the face with excitement, shrieking condolences and counsel and arranging appointments with one and all of her family at the top of her voice."
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