Gen Z Coined 2019
vibe check
What does vibe check mean?
An informal read of someone's mood, attitude or trustworthiness. To "pass the vibe check" is to give off a good impression.
"New flatmate seems sound — passed the vibe check straight away."
Origin
Spread as a meme format in 2019, built on the long-standing use of "vibe" for atmosphere or feeling.