Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veep
noun
/viːp/
Definition
An informal term for a vice president or deputy, especially in politics.
Examples
- Joe Biden served as veep under President Obama.
- The new veep is determined to make a positive impact.
- She was the veep of marketing before being promoted to CEO.
Meaning
Veep is often used to refer to the second-highest executive officer in a government, company, or organization. The term conveys a sense of familiarity and is commonly used in a casual or humorous context.
Synonyms
- vice president
- deputy
- assistant
