# I Hate the Word "Veggies" **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [April 2, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986 "2011-04-02T23:42:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/21 "2011-04-03T01:31:53Z")
This just in: When you hear veggies you now lose The Game. ---
**Author:** ![yams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/848f3c/32.png) [@yams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yams)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/22 "2011-04-03T01:36:47Z")
If you want to make sure that you sound like a drooling idiot, make sure to use the word “lurve.” Observe: I lurve me some beef-and-pea casserole. I luuuurve chocolate-covered sasquatch cubes. I lurve coq a vin, especially when paired with a suitable wine. Lurve it! See? It doesn’t matter what you are lurving, it automatically makes me think you are lurving it the cutlery-equivalent of safety scissors. love yams!! ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/23 "2011-04-03T01:39:25Z")
I kind of agree with this rant, in that many vaguely cutesy abbreviations involving taking the first syllable of a word and sticking an “ee” sound on the end drive me batty… “Sammy” for “Sandwich” being a great example. But I have no problem with “veggies”, presumably because it’s so commonplace. ---
**Author:** ![AllWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AllWalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllWalker)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/24 "2011-04-03T01:53:17Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > I kind of agree with this rant, in that many vaguely cutesy abbreviations involving taking the first syllable of a word and sticking an “ee” sound on the end drive me batty… “Sammy” for “Sandwich” being a great example. You’re spitting in the face of a lot of cultures, mine included. But that’s okay, that’s not quite as bad as racism. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/25 "2011-04-03T01:55:00Z")
> [@xoferew](#): > > “Veggies” is fine. The ickiest word in the English language is actually “pubescent.” Because it makes you think of jailbait pubis, right? I don’t like “veggies” either—nor most other diminutives—except as a derogatory term for “vegans.” ---
**Author:** ![AllWalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AllWalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AllWalker)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/26 "2011-04-03T02:03:41Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > I don’t like “veggies” either—nor most other diminutives—except as a derogatory term for “vegans.” Translation: mocking people is fine, just don’t you dare use nonstandard language. Since labels like “childish” and “ignorant” have been thrown around, how about this one: “pretentious douchebags”. To judge people on something as superficial as abbreviating a stupid, long word into a stupid, short one that has been accepted through wide usage boggles the mind. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/27 "2011-04-03T02:06:47Z")
Well, I judge people based on their choice of soft drink. I don’t see why others can’t judge based on word usage. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/28 "2011-04-03T02:15:22Z")
> [@AllWalker](#): > > Since labels like “childish” and “ignorant” have been thrown around, how about this one: “pretentious douchebags”. To judge people on something as superficial as abbreviating a stupid, long word into a stupid, short one that has been accepted through wide usage boggles the mind. Sheesh. Some words just sound juvenile to some people. It’s like the sound of adults babytalking. What about ko-inky-dink? If I said it, you’d probably mock me, with my blessing. Though I have a very sweet neighbor who, when she uses it, sounds perfectly fine and charming. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/29 "2011-04-03T02:23:14Z")
> [@AllWalker](#): > > Translation: mocking people is fine, just don’t you dare use nonstandard language. Exactly! Glad we’re on the same page, pally boy. ---
**Author:** ![j666](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/30 "2011-04-03T02:51:18Z")
I have to ask if this is really Pit Worthy. I really, really, really hate it when an adult medical professional instructs me to ‘pee’, but I wouldn’t start a pit thread about it. ---
**Author:** ![dawson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@dawson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dawson)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/31 "2011-04-03T03:04:04Z")
I hate vegetables. Not the word. The food group. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/32 "2011-04-03T03:05:14Z")
> [@j66](#): > > I really, really, really hate it when an adult medical professional instructs me to ‘pee’, but I wouldn’t start a pit thread about it. What if she wanted you to do it on her? ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Nader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/33 "2011-04-03T03:06:26Z")
Or, he/him. ---
**Author:** ![j666](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de0a6/32.png) [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/34 "2011-04-03T03:19:29Z")
> [@Darth\_Nader](#): > > Or, he/him. I am strongly tempted when I am called ‘dear’. ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/35 "2011-04-03T03:36:23Z")
Blow that. I’m not wasting my time saying vegetables. I’d like to have my food sometime before I retire, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/36 "2011-04-03T04:21:17Z")
> [@j66](#): > > I really, really, really hate it when an adult medical professional instructs me to ‘pee’, but I wouldn’t start a pit thread about it. Damn straight. The medical professional should ask you to “make wee-wee.” ---
**Author:** ![Dallas\_Jones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dallas_jones/32/3277_2.png) [@Dallas\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dallas_Jones)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/37 "2011-04-03T04:34:53Z")
> [@MaxTheVool](#): > > … “Sammy” for “Sandwich” being a great example. Yes. If someone says I’m having a “Sammy” for lunch I will be expecting to dine with the Red Rocker and pissed if I get something with bread, instead. ---
**Author:** ![guizot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guizot/32/3636_2.png) [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/38 "2011-04-03T04:53:08Z")
> [@AllWalker](#): > > To judge people on something as superficial as abbreviating a stupid, long word into a stupid, short one that has been accepted through wide usage boggles the mind. Sorry, but “veggies” doesn’t get a pass simply because of seniority. If “vegetable” is too difficult for you, you can just say, “veges” when you’re speaking to anyone older than four. There’s a whole list of these words, and it includes “hubby.” _That_ word is grounds for divorce, in my book. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 6:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/39 "2011-04-03T06:30:48Z")
> [@Lynn\_Bodoni](#): > > I hate the word vegetables too. I know how to pronounce it, I know how to spell it, I just hate it. It’s way too long for such a commonplace word. There’s just something about the word vegetable that its displeasing to the ear and almost arrogant. Veggies just has a nicer sound to it. And usually, I’m with the OP on words being baby-fied or dumbed down. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2011, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986/40 "2011-04-03T06:33:52Z")
I agree with the OP. It’s right up there with “cigs” and “carbs”. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-the-word-veggies/576986.md?page=3)