Empty-Vee

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Also seen as: eMpTyV · Empty Vee

Meaning · English

A nickname for MTV (American cable television channel).

Register: dated, derogatory, humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Like “We Are the World,” it too would end up as a video on Empty-Vee (MTV).

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Empty-Vee” mean?

A nickname for MTV (American cable television channel).

Is “Empty-Vee” formal or informal?

Empty-Vee is generally dated, derogatory, humorous, slang.