v&
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.