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

The future veep was finally spotted on Wednesday, not beside Trump but back on Capitol Hill, ducking in and out of offices.

From Los Angeles Times

When Trump tapped 40-year-old Vance for veep, the Ohioan was described by many Republicans as the future of a MAGA-fied party and country.

From Los Angeles Times

He had pledged to name a female veep and was under heavy pressure to choose a woman of color.

From Los Angeles Times

Way before the start of the 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" — which is now two weeks in — fans of Maya Rudolph's impersonations of Kamala Harris praised her ability to jump into the Converse of the veep turned presidential candidate so well and, now, having seen her in action, Harris is a fan as well.

From Salon

Those of us who have taken a high-school civics class, or seen at least one episode of “The West Wing” or “Veep,” understand that the main function of the vice president is to support the president, occasionally fill in for the president and, most important, assume the office of the presidency should the president die or become incapacitated.

From Los Angeles Times