plain-vanilla

adjective

plain-va·nil·la

Definition of plain-vanilla

: lacking special features or qualities : basic

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The first known use of plain-vanilla was in 1959

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plain-vanilla

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of plain-vanilla

chiefly US, informal : not having any special features or qualities

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