Vim

/vɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Energy; enthusiasm; vigor.
She approached her new project with great vim.
Liveliness or vitality.
Despite his age, he still wakes up every morning with vim and vigor.
An energetic and lively spirit.
The team played with vim, surprising their opponents with their enthusiasm.

Etymology

Origin unknown; possibly from the word 'vim' meaning 'energy' or from slang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of vim
Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
vim and vigor
Full of energy and determination.
put some vim into it
Do something with more energy.

Related Words

vitality
The state of being strong and active; energy.
zeal
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

Slang Meanings

A lively enthusiasm or spirit.
She’s got all the vim in the world; nothing can bring her down.
A strong desire to engage in activities vigorously.
After a good coffee, he was filled with vim to tackle his tasks.