Definitions

1. noun

A long, green vegetable with a refreshing, cool flavor, often eaten raw or used in salads.

“She added sliced cucumber to the salad for extra crunch and flavor.”

2. verb

To make or become similar to a cucumber, especially in being cool or refreshing.

“The cool breeze made the park feel like a place where people liked to cucumber on a hot summer day.”

3. noun

A slang term for a person who is inexperienced or naive, especially in a particular situation.

“The young entrepreneur was considered a cucumber in the cutthroat business world, but he was determined to prove himself.”