veep

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Abbreviation of Vice President of the United States; the office of Vice President of the United States, especially during an election cycle where several are in the running for the nomination.
  2. Acronym of vice president (in a corporation, organization, etc.)

Pronunciation

vēp /viːp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-veep.wav

Word forms

veep veeps

Etymology

From a colloquial or humorous pronunciation of the abbreviation VP.

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