vibe shift
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Meaning · English
A major change in the current zeitgeist.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[Sean Monahan] thinks the new vibe shift could be the return of early-aughts indie sleaze.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vibe shift” mean?
A major change in the current zeitgeist.
Is “vibe shift” formal or informal?
vibe shift is generally slang.