1. A musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another. 2.

Characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity ."a vigorous hiker"; "gave her skirt a vigorous shake"; "a vigorous campaign"; "a vigorous foreign policy"; "vigorous opposition to the war" 3. Of sounds that are strong and resonating ."a vibrant group that challenged the system", "the men's vibrant voices". 4. Displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution. "an elegant dancer"; "an elegant mathematical solution -- simple and precise" 5. Lacking in refinement, grace or good taste. "The older man had an inelegant habit of doubling his medication" 6. entrepreneur : Someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it 7. People in general (often used in the plural) they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"