greenies

/ˈɡriniz/
noun
  1. Plural of greenie; people who strongly support environmental protection, or beginners.
    • A group of greenies cleaned up the beach last weekend.
    • The greenies in our town started a community garden to promote local food.
    • All the greenies on the team got extra training to catch up with the veterans.
  2. Small, green, mint-flavored candies or pills (informal).
    • He popped a couple of greenies to freshen his breath before the meeting.
    • The kids love those greenies, but they stain your tongue.
    • My grandmother always kept a jar of greenies on her coffee table.