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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Google said it is about people being able to give the robot "different vibes".
From BBC • May 13, 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
Both sides study the vibes as closely as the agenda.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When my phone rings, I think it’s Kristina feeling all the bad vibes I’m sending out.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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