English Explanatory Dictionary

Veepstakes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of veepstakes.
noun
  1. The process by which candidates for the Presidency of the United States choose a running mate to become the Vice President if elected.

Pronunciation

/ˈviːpsteɪks/ /ˈvipˌsteɪks/ En-us-veepstakes.oga

Word forms

Veepstakes

Etymology

Blend of veep (“(informal) Vice President of the United States”) + sweepstakes (plural of sweepstake (“lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants”)).

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