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.

Example Sentences

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The future veep was finally spotted on Wednesday, not beside Trump but back on Capitol Hill, ducking in and out of offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Harris’ communications director was adamant that the veep appear on television on Monday, so preparations had to be made for that.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 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

The response to the former veep was “very positive,” said Rep. Don Bacon in describing the closed-door meeting.

From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2022

I don't subbose dot vill make you veep any.

From The Titan by Dreiser, Theodore

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