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vim

[vim]
noun
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.

Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; < Latin, accusative of vīs energy, force


vigor, pep, energy, dash.

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Vim is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example Sentences
  • Vim and vigor, though a bonus, are not part of the job requirement for a music director.
  • Yet in the past three years or so, sterling has rediscovered a little of its old vim.
  • It may even choose someone with some vim and vigour, with a bent for reform.
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vim (vɪm)
 
n
slang exuberant vigour and energy
 
[C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength]

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Word Origin & History

vim
1843, usually said to be from L. vim, accusative of vis "strength, force, power, energy." But perhaps the modern word is purely imitative.
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VIM definition


1. Vendor Independent Messaging.
2. Vi Improved.
(1999-06-15)

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