backgroundy

backgroundy

English

Etymology

background +‎ -y

Adjective

backgroundy (comparative more backgroundy, superlative most backgroundy)

1. (informal) Suitable for, or resembling, a background.
   • 1924, H. G. Wells, The Dream

     Trees perhaps in the foreground — just budding — spring motif and morning motif. See? All a little faint and backgroundy.

   • 2015, Brendan Halpin, Long Way Back

     There is some kind of backgroundy jazz music playing, which I know for a fact Francis can't stand, but which definitely suits the occasion more than anything he owns.