Vim

/vɪm/ noun

Definition

Energy, enthusiasm, or vigor; also a widely-used text editor in computing. The word suggests spirited vitality and force.

Etymology

Originally an exclamation expressing energy, possibly from Latin 'vis' (force, power). First recorded in 1843 American slang. In computing, VIM stands for 'Vi IMproved,' named after the earlier 'vi' editor (from 'visual').

Kelly Says

It's deliciously ironic that a word meaning boundless energy became the name of a text editor famous for trapping confused users who can't figure out how to exit it. The phrase 'vim and vigor' is redundant since both words mean essentially the same thing - it's linguistic enthusiasm run wild!

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