vidya

Etymology
Humorous alteration of. Originates from the 1990s American sitcom King of the Hill. American regional usage far precedes this.

Noun

 * 1)  Video games.
 * 2) * 2009, Kyle Calvert, "The Root of all evil?", Rampage (Fresno City College) Volume 117, Edition 6, 15 April 2009, page 13:
 * There are a hundred angles to this issue and the criticism has been noted since video games first saw the light of day. However, I've never really examined the question: is "the vidya" bad for you?