veep

American

[veep] / vip /

noun

Informal.

a vice president.

veep British

/ viːp /

noun

informal a vice president

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Etymology

Origin of veep

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; from V.P.

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veep

Anyway, congrats to the veep on his book, for which he is on a publicity tour while also negotiating the end of a war.

From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026

Even from his newfound perch on Pennsylvania Avenue, the veep logs on to X to vent.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2025

He had pledged to name a female veep and was under heavy pressure to choose a woman of color.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2024

"No one is above the law" the former veep added, while cautioning that "as Americans, you're innocent until proven guilty."

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2023

I shall hafe you to be free.—Do not veep!

From Scenes from a Courtesan's Life by Honoré de Balzac

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