vetting

To research someone's history, habits etc.

Dexter is busy vetting his next victim.

by Boonpflug September 1, 2013

vetting

a common pastime of middle age men wherein they pick up younger women in flashy cars

Joe and I went vetting last night and ended up with two hot honeys.

by JD81 January 11, 2008

vetting

to go back and do something

I was vetting my friend's girlfriend last night.

by Drew September 1, 2008

Vetting

Investigate someone thoroughly, especially in order to ensure that they are suitable for a job requiring secrecy, loyalty, or trustworthiness.

Derives from late 14th century Norway where you would investigate and check if a visitor was a vette (a supernatural being or troll) before letting them into your home.

The origin of the word is Proto-Germanic *wihti and is related to the german word "Wicht" and english "wight" and Old Norse ; «vǣt(t)r».

Robert is vetting Donald.

We should have vetted Donald before we hired him.

by tjisinkweilo August 29, 2018

Vetted

Looking into someone's background via social media and other resources to confirm what they say is the truth. Paying attention to action rather than words.

He told me he had a lot of money. I vetted that loser. Turns out he was arrested for passing worthless bank checks and lives with his mama.

by Madam BlkMystique November 19, 2016

Vet and Vet

a technique used by russian gulag prisoners to disguise themselves when larger prisoners came for sexual release

also see drop the soap

Quickly!Vet and Vet or else Mikhael will get you!

by Whatsup1998 December 24, 2009

vet

To vet (vetting) is the process of performing a background check on someone before offering them employment, conferring an award, etc.

-What didn't you tell us
about this woman?
-Nothing. She is who she is.
There's nothing to tell.
- You vetted her up and down.

by szili December 8, 2012