English · Word Candidate

vibe

/vaɪb/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vibes · vibing · vibed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

The couple canceled their night out when they got a bad vibe from the new babysitter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Gut feeling, an impression based on intuition instead of solid data.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

I guess I was going on vibes alone, and was not thinking about something called common sense. I was completely mesmerized just being in the company of such a beautiful lady.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To stimulate with a vibrator.

VerbRegister: colloquial

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To relax and enjoy oneself.

VerbRegister: colloquial

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vibe” mean?

An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.

Is “vibe” formal or informal?

vibe is generally informal.