The process a candidate for president goes through to choose a running mate. It's a portmanteau word combining the colloquial pronunciation of VP as "veep" and sweepstakes.
The winner of the veepstakes is awarded the honor of being trashed in the media for the next 5 months.
The winner of the veepstakes is awarded the honor of being trashed in the media for the next 5 months.
by The Grammar Nazi June 6, 2008