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noun

vibe

vyb
noun
1
The general feeling or atmosphere given off by a person, place, or situation.
"The café had a really relaxed vibe."
"I got a weird vibe from him as soon as we met."
verb
1
(informal) To get along well with someone or feel a natural connection.
"We vibed instantly and talked for hours."
2
(informal) To relax and enjoy oneself, often while listening to music.
"We just vibed on the beach all afternoon."

How to Use Vibe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe overall mood or feeling something gives off, or (as a verb) to relax or connect with someone.

When to use it

Very informal — fine in casual speech and social media, out of place in formal writing.

Common pairings
good vibe bad vibe get a vibe from vibe with someone

Word Forms

vibed past tense, vibes plural, vibes singular

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "vibration."

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