General
vibe
What does vibe mean?
The general feeling, energy, or sentiment of a community, project, or the market at a given moment.
"The vibe in that Discord flipped bullish overnight."
Origin
"Vibe," short for vibration, has 1960s counterculture roots and strong ties to Black music culture. It surged as a Gen-Z catch-all for mood, energy, and connection, central to terms like "vibe check" and "good vibes."
Frequently asked questions
What does vibe mean?
Vibe means the mood, feeling, or atmosphere of a person, place, or thing — "good vibes" means good energy.
Where did vibe come from?
Short for vibration, it has 1960s counterculture and Black music roots and surged as Gen-Z slang.
What does vibing mean?
Vibing means relaxing and enjoying a chill mood, or connecting well with someone.
How do you use vibe in a sentence?
For example: "this place has a good vibe" — meaning good energy.
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