VIP

or V.I.P.

[ vee-ahy-pee ]

Informal.

1. very important person.

VIP

abbreviation for

1. very important person
2. visually impaired person
3. vasoactive intestinal peptide: a polypeptide secreted by the small intestine during digestion and also found in the brain as a neurotransmitter: large amounts in the blood cause diarrhoea

VIP

1. An abbreviation for “ V ery I mportant P erson”: “The luncheon will be exclusive, with VIPs only.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of VIP¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Emails reportedly sent in advance of official visits, including to a VIP lunch, ask for "no bananas" to be allowed on certain premises and refer to Brandberg having a "strong allergy" to the fruit.

From BBC

Gray was given VIP tickets to Aberdeen matches at Hampden three times, once in his current role and twice when he was wellbeing economy, fair work and energy secretary.

From BBC

He remained on stage in the VIP section long after the ceremony ended, chatting up Dodgers broadcasting legend Jaime Jarrín and others, instead of trying to mix with the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

Many looking for the general admission line ended up waiting in the VIP line and many others wandered back and forth looking for someone to ask.

From Salon

But management for Martinez - whose songs include Teacher's Pet and Play Date - have now offered Lilly a new meet and greet as well as VIP merchandise.

From BBC