vee
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of vee
First recorded in 1880–85; spelling of the letter name
Example Sentences
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“Got a meeting, vee hush hush. Can’t say what it is!” my agent whispered, which was a problem, as that was literally her job.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2019
‘Got a meeting, vee vee hush hush, can’t say who!’ said my agent.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 20, 2019
At the end of that blast from the firehose of Roth’s id, one could almost hear the voice of Portnoy’s Dr. Spielvogel: “Now vee may perhaps to begin.”
From Slate ● May 23, 2018
Another new twist is Dodge's "Multiple vee bottom," a system of overlapped planking which reduces side spray, adds stability and speed.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the increasing light, the ship’s wake curled white behind them, a spreading vee in the still gray water of morning.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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