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V
/viː/
Definition
1
The twenty-second letter of the modern English alphabet, typically pronounced 'vee'.
2
A Roman numeral representing the number 5.
3
An abbreviation for 'versus', commonly used in legal cases (e.g., Roe v. Wade) or sports matchups.
4
A hand gesture formed by extending the index and middle fingers in a V shape, symbolizing victory, peace, or (in some cultures like the UK) an insult when reversed.
Examples
In the epic showdown, it was Team Chaos v. Team Order, and no one was taking prisoners.
The migrating ducks flew in a crisp V formation, probably gossiping about the stragglers behind.
She flashed a V sign at the finish line, victorious yet suspiciously low on electrolytes.
His Roman clock read IV:00, but he swore it was V and showed up fashionably late.