v&

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Meaning · English

Arrested by law enforcement.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He later told CW that he had been "v&" or "vanned" by the police, and he expressed surprise that the police showed him detailed transcripts of his conversations.

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 “v&” mean?

Arrested by law enforcement.

Is “v&” formal or informal?

v& is generally slang.