Street voices
Janna
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United States
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"Vibes are basically, you know, just like how the atmosphere is, how you're feeling. Vibes in general, when it's just used on its own, usually is in a positive context. If you want to say in a negative context, you put, you know, like bad vibes, weird vibes in front of, you know, the word vibes. An example would be, oh my god, I went to this cafe the other day and it was so vibes. I loved it. Can't wait to go again."
What it means
Means the overall energy of a place, person, or moment, usually in a good way when said on its own. If somebody says a café is vibes, they mean the music, lighting, mood, and whole feel are landing right. Add bad or weird in front when the energy turns off. It is atmosphere with better trainers and less waffle.
Usage examples
"We found this tiny late night café downtown and it was pure vibes, dim lights, good playlists, iced coffee, and nobody in there looked remotely rushed."
Where it comes from
It grows out of vibe, which comes from vibration and the idea that people and places give off a felt energy. Online speech pushed the plural harder because people started rating whole moods instead of one single feeling. By now vibes is the easy way to sum up atmosphere without sounding like a museum label.
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