nep

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Meaning · English

One who engages in nepotism, usually to the one who benefits from it.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “nep” mean?

One who engages in nepotism, usually to the one who benefits from it.

Is “nep” formal or informal?

nep is generally derogatory, slang.