- plural of vibe.
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
Etymology
Origin of vibes
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Some tourists were even spending thousands to visit America for the tournament without even having tickets to any matches, because they just wanted to enjoy the vibes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
She gives more Lizzie vibes and I give more Isabella vibes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The vibes, as many a fan will tell you, just seem off these days.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Quite the opposite: Albarn's laid-back vibes set the tone for the whole entourage.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“We hit them with good coyote vibes at the festival,” I say, “and then go to the house and interview them.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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