verb
vac
vak
Vac (verb) means Informal: to vacuum; to clean using a vacuum cleaner. Example: “Can you vac the living room before guests arrive?”
verb
1
Informal: to vacuum; to clean using a vacuum cleaner.
"Can you vac the living room before guests arrive?"
noun
1
Informal short form of "vacation" or "vacuum cleaner."
"The vac broke down halfway through the carpet."
How to use vac
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal short form of "vacuum" (as a verb, to clean with one).
When to use it
Casual/informal; "vacuum" is the standard word in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- vacs
- Past tense
- vacced, vacked
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "vacuum."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vac” mean?
The word “vac” means informal: to vacuum; to clean using a vacuum cleaner. In plain terms, informal short form of "vacuum" (as a verb, to clean with one).
How do you pronounce “vac”?
“Vac” is pronounced vak (/væk/ in IPA).
How do you use “vac” in a sentence?
Here is “vac” used in a sentence: “Can you vac the living room before guests arrive?”
What part of speech is “vac”?
Depending on how it is used, “vac” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “vac” have?
“Vac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: to vacuum; to clean using a vacuum cleaner.
