Cabbage

Cabbage

KAB-ij /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
Noun London

A bit slow or foolish.

Example Sentences

"Don't be such a cabbage!"
"He's a bit of a cabbage, that one."

Etymology & History

British slang for mentally impaired person or money. From vegetable metaphor (passive). Also pound notes (green like cabbage). Offensive medical slang or working-class money term.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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