Steve was sparkling with the vim and vigor of a much younger man. He had the biting wit of a more learned man. He had everything, it seemed, but the ability to get an erection.
Noun
- Ready with great energy or spirit.
- Filled with vitality and vigor.
Synonyms
energy, go, pep, pizzazz, verve, zest
Pronunciations
- /vɪm/
Origin
Modern Americanism, possibly from Latinvim, accusative ofvīs.
Cite this Entry
Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Vim.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/vim. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
The Chicago Manual of Style (Chicago Style)
The Effin’ Word, s.v. “vim”, accessed April 25, 2024, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/vim.
American Psychological Association (APA Style)
The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Vim. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/vim