veep
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of veep
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; from V.P.
Example Sentences
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Isiah Whitlock Jr, who was known for his memorable acting roles on The Wire and Veep, has died at the age of 71, according to his manager.
From BBC
On Veep, he played a comical version of the US secretary of defense, who runs for office against the main character, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
From BBC
Giant owner Horace Stoneham and Veep, Chub Feeney, his nephew, sitting in shirt-sleeves… Virginia Knight is a large white hat; Councilwoman Rosalind Wyman in a baseball cap…
From Los Angeles Times
She references the children’s book “Archibald’s Next Big Thing,” written by actor Tony Hale, whom she shared screen time with on “Veep.”
From Los Angeles Times
Smart is half-way to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ six consecutive Emmys for “Veep.”
From Los Angeles Times
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