vibes
Americanplural noun
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informal (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone
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slang short for vibrations
Other Word Forms
- vibist noun
Etymology
Origin of vibes
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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At Backyard Party, where live music happens every weekend, the vibes are good, the guest list is family friendly and the house rules are straight-edged.
From Los Angeles Times
In our era of vibes over facts, that twist makes her message feel more persuasive, especially to those who already are sick of hearing that being mean to other people is bad.
From Salon
Washington, Highland Park and downtown too, with many of the bars and clubs in those regions seeking to capture the old Spaceland vibes.
From Los Angeles Times
Also read: AI and tech stocks are giving ‘early 1999’ dot-com bubble vibes.
From MarketWatch
More: AI and tech stocks are giving ‘early 1999’ dot-com bubble vibes.
From MarketWatch
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