vibs

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Meaning · English

Shoes with rubber outsoles made by the Vibram company.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

On iced rocks, hard-frozen scree, or ledges of wet earth or vegetation, Vibs are treacherous.

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 “vibs” mean?

Shoes with rubber outsoles made by the Vibram company.

Is “vibs” formal or informal?

vibs is generally slang.