vibe
noun
- emotional state or atmosphere of a place communicated by others
verb
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Pronunciation: /vaɪb/
noun
Etymology: Apocopic form of vibration, vibrator, etc.
- An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.
“The couple canceled their night out when they got a bad vibe from the new babysitter.”
“And I'm here to prove to you / That we can party on the positive side / And pump positive vibes / So come along for the ride”
- Something that is good, trendy, pleasant, or atmospheric; a thing or person with a good vibe.
“Once inside, Clayton wasted no time testing his chemistry with the women, kissing Teddi, Kira, Eliza, Cassidy and Rachel. However, not all of his relationships were so easy — Claire announced to the other contestants that her one-on-one time with Clayton was “not the vibe,” noting that he was too nice for her.”
“I’ve noticed my attitude just hasn’t been the vibe lately. Yesterday I totally lost it at a restaurant because my pasta was only 18 C, which is two degrees below normal room temperature—like two degrees! How could they?”
- A vibraphone.
- Vibration.
- A vibrator (sex toy).
“Water and electricity might not mix, but water and battery-powered fun sure do. Whether you are using a vibe alone or with a partner, in the tub or in the shower, the sensation of intense vibration feels especially nice underwater. Although waterproof vibrators can resemble anything from a lipstick to a kitty cat, most have one of four basic designs.”
“But there was still the faint sound of her vibrator humming away under the blanket.[…]Her teeth were clenched, and her hair was looking a little wild. Had she been rolling around under there, rocking herself onto her vibe?”
verb
Etymology: Apocopic form of vibration, vibrator, etc.
- To stimulate with a vibrator.
“If your usual routine is hammering or vibing your clit for three minutes before you run out the door, try giving yourself five minutes of exploratory time.”
- To relax and enjoy oneself.
- To agree.
“Besides, even if you don't vibe with his subject matter, he is a style king of West Coast, down-tempo gangsta-pimp music.”
“Maria took him through the events of the next morning and his recollection vibed with his statement at the time.”
- To get along; to hit it off.
“Sam started out being someone I totally vibed with on every level.”
“Nervous and shaky but feigning confidence, I completed the interview with ease and even managed to vibe with the country cutie.”
- To feel in agreement with; to appreciate or enjoy.
“Nia was glad she'd let Rico bring her to the club as she vibed with the fusion of Latin sounds and American hip-hop.”
“He was quoting scriptures and stuff from the bible to me and I actually was vibing it, but I know I'm not down with the whole church thing […]”
- To treat (a fellow performer) in a condescending or insulting manner, typically during a performance or jam session, to signal to them that they are unsatisfactory.
- To vibe code.