veep

noun

ˈvēp How to pronounce veep (audio)
: vice president

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The plan that had been orchestrated in part by Steve Koonin, who at the time was exec veep and chief operating officer of TNT and its sister outlet, TBS. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 The veep then made a bizarre analogy between Iran’s nuclear program and his relationship with his pregnant wife, Second Lady Usha Vance. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Shout out to Chris Hayes, who shows up in a cameo to ask the veep about freedom camps. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 Some reveals serve to shock (like a former veep candidate or an Oscar nominee who eliminated himself), while others confirm what sharp-eared fans knew from the start. — Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veep

Word History

Etymology

from v.p. (abbreviation for vice president)

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of veep was in 1949

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“Veep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veep. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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