veep

Definition

The Vice President of the United States; the office of Vice President of the United States, especially during an election cycle where several are in the running for the nomination.

Etymology

From a colloquial or humorous pronunciation of the abbreviation VP.

Example Sentences

• "She’s running for veep."
• "So the veep becomes the peep [president] and picks a new veep who must be confirmed by a majority vote of both houses of Congress."
• "I have a meeting this afternoon at Citibank with some veeps."