# vibe

Pronunciation: US say "VYB" /vaɪb/; UK

## Noun

1. The atmosphere or feeling that seems to come from a person, place, or thing. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: The feeling or mood you get from a person, place, or thing.
   - _The whole festival had a relaxed, friendly vibe that put everyone at ease._
   - _Something about the empty house gave off an unsettling vibe._
5. Something regarded as good, trendy, or pleasant; a person or thing that gives off an appealing feeling. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A thing or person that feels good, fun, or just right.
   - _That new rooftop bar is honestly such a vibe._
   - _Her whole playlist for the road trip was a vibe._
4. A vibraphone, the tuned percussion instrument with metal bars that are struck with mallets. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A musical instrument like a metal xylophone, played with soft mallets.
   - _She played the vibes with soft mallets to draw out a mellow tone._
   - _Touring jazz groups often travel with a full set of vibes._
7. A vibration, especially a rapid back-and-forth movement. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A vibration, or a fast back-and-forth shaking.
   - _After I had the wheels balanced, that annoying vibe at highway speeds was finally gone._
   - _He felt the deep vibes of the bass speakers in his chest._
8. A vibrator; an electric device used as a sex toy. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A vibrator used for sexual pleasure.
   - _The boutique displayed a discreet row of vibes near the back._
   - _She charged her vibe before the weekend away._

## Verb

2. To like, appreciate, or feel in agreement with something such as an idea, style, or plan. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To like something or agree with it.
   - _Honestly, I vibe his whole approach to design._
   - _The whole team vibed with her plan to hold Friday meetings outside when the weather is nice._
3. To relax and enjoy yourself, usually in a calm, easygoing way. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To relax and have a good time.
   - _They spent the afternoon vibing by the pool, not a worry in sight._
   - _She just wants to vibe for a while before the party starts._
6. To get along well; to connect easily with someone. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To get along well with someone.
   - _We vibed instantly and ended up talking for hours._
   - _Some coworkers just vibe from the first day they meet._

## Other meanings

- (verb) To treat a fellow musician in a condescending or insulting way during a performance, signaling that they are not up to standard.
- (verb) To sexually stimulate someone with a vibrator.

## Origin

A shortened (apocopic) form of words like "vibration" or "vibrator."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/vibe (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).