prexy
Americannoun
plural
prexiesEtymology
Origin of prexy
1855–60; prex (by shortening and alteration of president ) + -y 2
Example Sentences
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Beans Reardon on hand to see that nobody threw out the first umpire, and Babe Herman there to make sure nobody jammed up third base… former Coliseum prexy Jim Smith…
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 1958
Pomton's scheming secretary not only writes his speeches but has the final say on his successor when the prexy leaves for what can only be a drearier job.
From Time Magazine Archive
Besides her Wellesley background, her Pulitzer Prize and her ability to cope with a college class, it appeared that Margaret Clapp had other qualities important in a college prexy serenity and aplomb.
From Time Magazine Archive
Twice as good for a prexy too, Eisenhower is the man for you.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Well, dear old prexy did his best to comply."
From No. 13 Washington Square by Scott, Leroy
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