- 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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Expect Gothic vibes courtesy of organist Clark Wilson, whom The Times has described as “one of the country’s leading theater organists and organ conservators.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"She was doing her best by capturing the vibes of a cake, the feelings, what it makes you think of, which was very nicely balanced by Paul being very technical and scrutinising," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
He gives off Boy Scout vibes with his earnest tones and short haircut.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
“It’s not just a vibes deal,” he said.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
‘Maybe she’s like Ares. That guy can spark a fight just by walking into a crowded room. If Nike radiates competitive vibes or something, she could aggravate the whole Greek-Roman rivalry big-time.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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