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vic

vic

1 9.9
A priest who is in charge of a local church
  • noun
  • /vɪk/
  • UK
translation icon : párroco
  • The vic organized a charity event to raise funds for local families in need.

Examples

  • "Better than shitting in the vic's shoes," Parker said.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The parishioners were excited to welcome their new vic to the community.

  • After the service, the vic greeted everyone at the church entrance.

Synonyms

vicarship
vsvic
9.9

The job of a leader who cares for a local church

is an informal personal name for the priest who leads a parish

Surface Forms

vic singular
vics plural

Etymology

Vic is a friendly short form of vicar, the priest who looks after a local church. That's why calling someone the vic means you are talking about the parish priest.