prez

Prez is a shortened form of the word president, used as slang, nickname, or informal title in English. It is commonly applied in casual speech to refer to someone who holds or has held the office of president, or more loosely to a person seen as a leader or figure of authority within a group or organization. The form is informal and often carries a sense of familiarity or levity.

In popular culture, Prez has appeared as a proper name or alias. Notably, in DC Comics, Prez Rickard is the protagonist of the 1973 miniseries Prez, in which a teenage student becomes the President of the United States. The use of Prez in fiction highlights its ability to convey leadership or political role without formality.

The nickname extends beyond politics and fiction into various cultural spheres, where individuals may adopt Prez as a stage name or casual moniker. Because it is informal, its appropriateness depends on context and audience. Overall, Prez functions as a flexible shorthand for leadership and the presidency, with notable use in entertainment and media as well as everyday language.