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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Her friend Abeer, 28, agrees, but adds that she thinks the majority of people drink it "for the vibes" rather than because they like the flavour.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
In Valentino by Alessandro Michele, they used Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi as inspiration, according to Vogue, and the “Killing of a Sacred Elmo” vibes were in your face, in a good way.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
As he has a habit of doing, he’s making a massive financial decision mostly based on vibes.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
Luckily the unexpected havoc didn’t blow away all the good vibes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
But at school, Rachel kept it going, insisting it was someone who’d given her creep vibes—or real nerd vibes.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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