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vibe

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /vaɪb/

Forms: vibes

vibe means: The feeling that a person, place, or thing gives you.

noun

ATMOSPHEREB1

The feeling that a person, place, or thing gives you.

  • This café has a relaxed vibe.
  • I got a strange vibe from him.
  • The music gave the party good vibes.

How to use it: get a vibe from someone/something (I get a friendly vibe from this café.)

Similar words: atmosphere, feeling, mood

Common phrases: good vibe, bad vibe, relaxed vibe, vibe from someone

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTC2

A musical instrument with metal bars that you hit with small sticks, often used in jazz.

  • He plays the vibes in a jazz band.
  • The song begins with a gentle vibe solo.
  • She switched from drums to vibes.

Similar words: vibraphone

Common phrases: play the vibe, jazz vibe

SHAKINGC2

A small, repeated shaking movement.

  • I felt a faint vibe from the motor.
  • The mechanic traced the vibe to a loose part.
  • These pads reduce engine vibes.

Similar words: vibration

Common phrases: engine vibe, strong vibe, vibe from something

Questions about vibe

What does vibe mean?

The feeling that a person, place, or thing gives you.

What is vibe in other languages?

Türkçe: hava · Español: ambiente · Français: ambiance · Deutsch: Atmosphäre · Italiano: atmosfera · 日本語: 雰囲気

How do you pronounce vibe?

It is pronounced /vaɪb/.

How do you use vibe in a sentence?

This café has a relaxed vibe. I got a strange vibe from him.

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