vidya
Vidya (noun) means slang for video games. Example: “He spent the whole weekend playing vidya with his friends online.”
How to use vidya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInternet slang for video games — deliberately playful and informal.
Strictly informal/internet slang; would look odd in any formal writing.
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He spent the whole weekend playing _____ with his friends online.
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.
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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.