vibes

[vahybz]

plural noun

Informal.

1. vibe.

2. vibraphone.

vibes

/ vaɪbz /

plural noun

1. informal,  (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone

2. slang,  short for vibrations

Other Word Forms

• vibist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibes¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

But it is not necessarily proof that this strategy will win in transforming the economy, living standards, and turning the tide on more general negative vibes from the economy and politics.

From BBC

Even some participants were at first unsure of whether they wanted to be there, though to judge by their recollections, everyone succumbed to the good vibes and the atmosphere McLachlan set.

From Los Angeles Times

“With all the vibes, with all the emotion, we’re ready to jump, to show them what Mexico is made of,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s so precious, to put good vibes out in the world,” she adds.

From Los Angeles Times

Best of all is Allergy – whose flitting percussion adds a casual swagger to Salieu's story of becoming "allergic to the bad vibes" after turning to scripture.

From BBC

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