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

Informal: to vacuum; to clean using a vacuum cleaner.

"Can you vac the living room before guests arrive?"

noun

Informal short form of "vacation" or "vacuum cleaner."

"The vac broke down halfway through the carpet."

How to use vac

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

vacced past tense, vacked past tense, vacs singular

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "vacuum."

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.