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Definition of veep
veep
/viːp/
veep
Plural:veeps
veep Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
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• noun
1
North American An informal term for a vice president, especially the Vice President of the United States or a corporate executive.
Example
"The newly appointed corporate veep outlined her strategy for expanding into international markets."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in late 1940s American English as a phonetic spelling of the abbreviation 'V.P.' (vice president), popularized by the family of U.S. Vice President Alben W. Barkley.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Veep. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/veep