by Boonpflug July 27, 2013
by JD81 December 29, 2007
by Drew June 19, 2006
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».
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».
by tjisinkweilo August 29, 2018
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
a technique used by russian gulag prisoners to disguise themselves when larger prisoners came for sexual release
also see drop the soap
also see drop the soap
by Whatsup1998 December 25, 2009
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.
about this woman?
-Nothing. She is who she is.
There's nothing to tell.
- You vetted her up and down.
by szili December 05, 2012