: robust energy and enthusiasm

Examples of vim in a Sentence

some food and a little rest should give me back some of my vim
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Word History

Etymology

Latin, accusative of vis strength; akin to Greek is strength, Sanskrit vaya meal, strength

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vim was in 1843

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Cite this Entry

“Vim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vim. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vim

noun
: robust energy and enthusiasm

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