noun

vidya

VIHD-yuh

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Vidya (noun) means slang for video games. Example: “He spent the whole weekend playing vidya with his friends online.”

noun

Slang for video games.

"The site We Hunted The Mammoth scoured the full transcript released by 4chan, turning up gems from some anons like, "i couldnt care less about vidya, i just want to see zoe receive her comeuppance."" — Casey Johnston, How 4chan manufactured the #GamerGate controversy (2014)

"Quinnae Moongazer, a pizza loving feminist sociologist and amateur slug herder, spends her time writing about feminism, transgender politics, and the vidya." — , No More Excuses: 'It's The Middle Ages, Yo!' (2012)

"He spent the whole weekend playing vidya with his friends online."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInternet slang for video games — deliberately playful and informal.

When to use it

Strictly informal/internet slang; would look odd in any formal writing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A jokey mispronunciation of "video" (as in "video games"), popularised online and said to trace back to a line from the 1990s sitcom King of the Hill.

· First attested 1990

Class of 1990 vidya joined the language around 1990.

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Rhymes for vidya

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vidya” mean?

The word “vidya” means slang for video games. In plain terms, internet slang for video games — deliberately playful and informal.

How do you pronounce “vidya”?

“Vidya” is pronounced VIHD-yuh (/ˈvɪdjə/ in IPA).

How do you use “vidya” in a sentence?

Here is “vidya” used in a sentence: “He spent the whole weekend playing vidya with his friends online.”

What part of speech is “vidya”?

“Vidya” is a noun.

Where does the word “vidya” come from?

The word “vidya” dates back to around 1990. A jokey mispronunciation of "video" (as in "video games"), popularised online and said to trace back to a line from the 1990s sitcom King of the Hill.