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Definition of “vim

vim (vɪmPronunciation for vim

Definitions

noun

  1. slang exuberant vigour and energy

Word Origin

C19: from Latin, from vīs;  related to Greek is strength

Usage examples

  • In Pansy dormitory, the juniors were voicing their opinions with vim.
    Brent-Dyer, Elinor, Adrienne and the Chalet School (1991)
  • Mills is a thorough enthusiast for good causes who backs his vim with a gift for organizing people and programs.
    Ottawa Sun (2003)
  • It is not the first time that Howard has added much-needed vim to the Leicester midfield.
    Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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