veep

[veep]

noun

Informal.

1. a vice president.

veep

/ viːp /

noun

1. informal,  a vice president

Word History and Origins

Origin of veep¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of veep¹

C20: from the initials _VP

Example Sentences

Smart is half-way to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ six consecutive Emmys for “Veep.”

From Los Angeles Times

Smart won for the first three seaons of “Hacks” and is on one of those runs like Julia Louis-Dreyfus enjoyed with “Veep.”

From Los Angeles Times

Though it would never do to discount “The Bear,” there should be plenty of self-love from the entertainment industry as “The Studio” and “Hacks” face off in comedy — with three previous Emmys for “Hacks,” Jean Smart is poised to become the new Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who won six for “Veep.”

From Los Angeles Times

The veep has tried to increase his visibility recently by going on vacation wherever he can still get a room and service, and he’s desperate to seem vital.

From Salon

“I will say as a football fan — as a Cincinnati Bengals fan — I hope that the NFL does not put a thumb on the scale for the Kansas City Chiefs just because Travis Kelce is now getting married to maybe the most famous woman in the world,” the veep told USA Today this week.

From Los Angeles Times