vibe

[ vahyb ]

noun

1. Often vibes. a general feeling or sensation that someone gets or has about something:

   She had mixed vibes about the merger decision, and serious reservations about the acting CEO.

2. Sometimes vibes. the character, quality, or atmosphere of a place, situation, etc.; ambiance:

   The bar has an outdoor junkyard vibe, with kegs for stools, tires hanging on the fences, and plastic chairs.

   Try to find plants that fit your vibe at home—succulents for a Southwest feel, or air plants for the minimalist.

3. connection; rapport:

   Sometimes you have a good vibe with someone, but then it just goes nowhere.

4. none vibes. vibraphone ( def ).
5. vibrator ( def 3 ).

verb (used without object)

1. to spend relaxed, unstructured time (often followed by with ):

   I spent most of my time creating stuff, laughing, and vibing with my buddies.

2. be compatible; be in agreement or harmony (followed by with ):

   I'm looking for someone I can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level.

   Live performance is all about vibing with the audience; the energy is different when you move from the studio to a stage.

vibe

/ vaɪb /

noun

1. slang.
   a feeling or flavour of the kind specified

   a 1970s vibe

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibe¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; by shortening

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibe¹

from vibration

Example Sentences

In an interview with French magazine Marie Claire for its November cover story, Longoria attributed the decision to the country's "changing vibe" after the Covid-19 pandemic, homelessness and high taxation in California, and the re-election of Donald Trump.

From BBC

They’re going for a kind of holiday-themed “Mission: Impossible” or “Jason Bourne” vibe, which is lightly amusing for all of five minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

The wine, service, drinks, ambiance and vibe are all equally as important as the food or price you're paying.

From Salon

I’ve been to some places with amazing food, but their cocktail program is non-existent or the vibe isn't there.

From Salon

Jones, who had his own magazine, Vibe, held his summit three weeks later.

From BBC