ConnectWord · Ages 10-30 · In use
vibes
The feeling a person, place or thing gives off. "The vibes are off" means something feels wrong. "Vibing" means relaxing and enjoying the moment.
I don't know why, the vibes at that party were off. We just vibed at home instead.
For parents and educators
Harmless. If your kid says someone gives bad vibes, it's worth asking what they noticed. Gut feelings about people deserve a listen.
Where it came from
Short for "vibrations", slang since the 1960s.
Also heard as
bad vibes, good vibes, the vibes are off, vibing