Veep

/viːp/
noun

An informal way to refer to the vice president of a country or a company.

The veep is responsible for stepping in for the president when they are unable to perform their duties.
Visual representation of "veep" - An informal way to refer to the vice president of a country or a company.

Often appears as...

  • the presidential veep
  • a former veep

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

An informal way to refer to the vice president of a country or a company.

The veep is responsible for stepping in for the president when they are unable to perform their duties.
Visual representation of "veep" - An informal way to refer to the vice president of a country or a company.

Often appears as...

  • the presidential veep
  • a former veep

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Often used in casual or informal discussions, not in official situations.

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I heard the veep gave a great speech at that informal gathering yesterday.
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Media Portrayal

Frequently seen in news media, TV shows, or films as a shorthand for vice president.

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Did you catch that episode where the veep had to negotiate a peace deal?
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Stand-by Role

Implies a backup, someone who takes over the main role only when needed.

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The CEO is sick, so the veep is running the meeting today.
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Colloquial Use

Often used in casual or informal discussions, not in official situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I heard the veep gave a great speech at that informal gathering yesterday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Media Portrayal

Frequently seen in news media, TV shows, or films as a shorthand for vice president.

Illustration for Media Portrayal
Did you catch that episode where the veep had to negotiate a peace deal?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Stand-by Role

Implies a backup, someone who takes over the main role only when needed.

Illustration for Stand-by Role
The CEO is sick, so the veep is running the meeting today.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Often used in casual or informal discussions, not in official situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
I heard the veep gave a great speech at that informal gathering yesterday.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Media Portrayal

Frequently seen in news media, TV shows, or films as a shorthand for vice president.

Illustration for Media Portrayal
Did you catch that episode where the veep had to negotiate a peace deal?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Stand-by Role

Implies a backup, someone who takes over the main role only when needed.

Illustration for Stand-by Role
The CEO is sick, so the veep is running the meeting today.
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