Cabbagy

/ˈkæbɪdʒi/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having qualities like cabbage; dull, uninteresting, or commonplace.

Etymology

Formed from 'cabbage' plus the suffix '-y' (making adjectives). References the perceived dullness and uniformity of cabbage heads.

Kelly Says

Using a vegetable as an insult for being boring actually makes linguistic sense—cabbages are all tightly wrapped identical layers, so they became the symbol for monotonous blandness!

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