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vip

/ˌviː.aɪˈpiː/
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Plural:vips
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vip Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Designated for or relating to very important persons; offering exclusive access, premium services, or special privileges.

Example

"She bought VIP tickets to the concert to gain access to the backstage lounge and premium seating."

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• noun

1

A person who is accorded special privileges, treatment, or access due to their high status, influence, or importance.

Example

"The hotel manager rolled out the red carpet, ensuring every VIP received exceptional service during the film festival."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While technically an acronym for 'Very Important Person' and traditionally capitalized as 'VIP', it is increasingly written in lowercase ('vip') in casual digital communication.

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Word Origin & Etymology

An acronym for 'Very Important Person', which originated in the British military (likely the Royal Air Force) around the late 1930s to obscure the identities of high-ranking officers or dignitaries traveling by air.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vip
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