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greenie

greenie

1 6.6
A small green snack often eaten as a healthy treat
  • noun
  • /ˈɡriːni/
  • US
translation icon : snack verde
  • She chose a greenie from the tray, excited about the taste and nutrition.

Examples

  • After the workout, I enjoyed a greenie to recharge my energy.

  • It is the world's first real green chewable.

  • I always carry a greenie in my bag for a quick and healthy snack.

How Healthy

granola bar
9 1.5
greenie
  • US
1 6.6
cookie
  • US
774 1.0
candy
  • US
863 1.0

Surface Forms

greenie singular
greenies plural

Morphology

greenie = green (transparent) = green + ie

Likely formed from 'green' (colour/attribute) + diminutive/nominal '-ie' to mean a small/green item; the meaning is derivable from the base.

Etymology

The word greenie is simply green plus the small ending -ie, which makes a cute name for something, like brownie for a small brown treat. So a greenie can mean a small green snack or treat.