veep

noun

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The week prior, an Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Harris had the support of 73.8 percent of Georgia’s Black voters, compared to 7.6 percent for Trump — a very healthy lead for the veep. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 The other potential veep, JD Vance, is estimated to be worth $10 million, the outlet said. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024 On Sunday, Harris is scheduled to appear on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, with host Alex Cooper expected to speak with the veep about reproductive rights, among other topics. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024 Meet the veep:JD Vance introduces himself as father, author - and MAGA convert U.S. Marine veteran Vance served in the Marine Corps and was a public affairs officer during a six-month stint in Iraq. Sarah Gleason, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for veep 

Word History

Etymology

from v.p. (abbreviation for vice president)

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veep was in 1949

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“Veep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/veep. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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