vibes

[ vahybz ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. vibe ( defs 1, 2 ).
2. vibraphone ( def ).

vibes

/ vaɪbz /

plural noun

1. See vibraphone
   informal.
   (esp in jazz) short for vibraphone
2. See vibrations
   slang.
   short for vibrations

Other Words From

• vib·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibes¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

I have never been to the Matzo Ball, but I gather the vibes are different.

From The Daily Beast

It certainly smelled like something other than natural good vibes was fueling the impromptu dancing in the aisles.

From The Daily Beast

And unlike lava lamps and key parties, Free to Be’s feel-good ‘70s vibes would resonate well beyond the decade.

From The Daily Beast

And Williamson so frequently invokes God that she starts sounding like Louis Gohmert strung out on good vibes.

From The Daily Beast

With Venus exiting a Grand Cross, you can feel good about addressing any bad vibes you sense, with colleagues especially.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• affection
• anger
• concern
• desire
• despair
• empathy
• excitement
• feeling
• fervor
• grief
• happiness
• joy
• love
• passion
• pride
• rage
• remorse
• sadness
• sentiment
• shame