VIC
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈvɪk// vic
n. a person who has been defeated or tricked. It is a short way of saying 'victim', often used when someone loses a game or a bet.
n. a person who has been victimised, defeated, or successfully deceived. A clipped form of 'victim', typically used in informal or competitive contexts to denote the loser of a confrontation.
He was the first vic of the night in our poker game.
The scammers were looking for an easy vic who wouldn't notice the small charges on their credit card statement.
In the high-stakes world of street hustling, the distinction between a predator and a vic can vanish in a single poorly calculated move.
Usage
Informal clipped form of 'victim'; frequently appears in slang or criminal justice jargon.