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
- vibist noun
Etymology
Origin of vibes
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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This victory wasn’t the emotional release like last year, when McIlroy overcame Rose in a tense playoff and shook off all those years of bad vibes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Our team is in the field to capture what it’s really like to be at Coachella, from the biggest stars on stage to the only-at-the-festival vibes of the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
A series of big announcements to juice a rally—or vibes and momentum?
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
It is more than just vibes as well; it is backed up by statistics.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
With the news now made public, most of the town, including Kalbro’s supply chain manager, was trembling with the bad vibes.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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