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

The brunette poses for photos and showcases a fully AI-generated comedy sketch, where it is described as having "girl next door vibes."

From BBC

Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s “Vineland,” the film mostly borrows vibes: the struggle of how to move forward when it feels your path has run its course.

From Los Angeles Times

The housewarming vibes set the tone for a conversation that allowed Harris to speak with comfort and embrace emojis, a delicacy she had been without during her time in the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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