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vibe

n. · v.
US //ˈvaɪb// UK //vˈaɪb// vibe
  1. 1 mood or atmosphere (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Informal

    the mood or feeling that a person, place, or situation gives you.

    the emotional atmosphere or aura perceived to emanate from a person, place, or situation.

    Example

    The small café had a very relaxing vibe with its soft music and dim lights.

    Example

    The candidate's interview went well, but the manager felt that his overall vibe didn't quite align with the company's collaborative culture.
  2. 2 something good or trendy (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

    something that is cool, pleasant, or has a great style.

    a person, object, or situation that embodies a desirable or trendy aesthetic.

    Example

    I love your new apartment; it is such a vibe.

    Example

    The rooftop bar at sunset is a total vibe, attracting a crowd that values aesthetics as much as the cocktail menu.
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  1. 3 to relax or enjoy (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

    to spend time relaxing and enjoying yourself, often with music.

    to relax and enjoy oneself in a passive or rhythmic manner.

    Example

    We spent the whole afternoon just vibing on the beach.

    Example

    After a stressful week of deadlines, the team spent Friday evening just vibing to some old records in the lounge area.
  2. 4 to get along with someone (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

    to have a good connection with someone or to like their ideas.

    to experience a spontaneous sense of rapport or agreement with a person or concept.

    Example

    I really vibe with her energy; we have the same sense of humor.

    Example

    The creative director and the lead designer started vibing immediately, resulting in a breakthrough for the branding project.
  3. 5 to use AI for coding (v.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Technical Computing

    to write computer code using AI tools that follow your natural language instructions.

    to engage in 'vibe coding' by using large language models to generate software based on high-level intent rather than manual syntax.

    Example

    I don't know much Python, but I managed to vibe a simple app into existence using AI.

    Example

    The rise of sophisticated LLMs has enabled a new generation of developers to vibe complex applications without deep knowledge of underlying frameworks.

    Usage

    Often used in the phrase 'vibe coding'.

Origin

Apocopic form of vibration, vibrator, etc.

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