Vibe is the overall energy or atmosphere from a person, place, or period. You would describe someone or something as either good vibes or bad vibes. Vibes may be easily described but hard to pinpoint.
We have gathered the following slang words for vibe and sample sentences using them.
Slang Words for Vibe (in Alphabetical Order)
Aura
Meaning:
- (Noun) A particular atmosphere surrounding a person used in modern slang for celebrities and popular personalities.
- Example: Jennie has that irresistible charismatic aura.
Chi
Meaning:
- (Noun) A martial arts slang for inner life energy translated for martial arts execution.
- Example: Master Zu’s chi seems off since he has been sloppy since this morning.
Fair Dinkum
Meaning:
- (Idiom) An Australian slang for being truthfully genuine or excellent.
- Example: Rose’s fair dinkum vibes were put to the test when she was asked an uncomfortable question about being a woman competing in a male-dominated industry.
Fashion Vibe
Meaning:
- (Noun) The appeal or theme showcased by one’s outfit.
- Example: With her tassel dress, woven fiber hat, and knitted pouch, Lisa is going after the boho chic fashion vibe.
Feels
Meaning:
- (Noun) A street slang generally for how one’s atmosphere is perceived by others.
- Example: I don’t know if Cara intentionally rolled her eyes at me or not, but I was getting some shady feels.
Good Vibes Only
Meaning:
- (Expression) This is a millennial expression that opens oneself to focus only on the brighter side of things. Sometimes, this can be linked to toxic positivity.
- Example: Don’t invite Goth Cindy to the party: good vibes only.
Hang of It
Meaning:
- (Idiom) The way one does things.
- Example: When Kate was a newbie, her teammates guided her to the company protocols till she got the hang of it. She was vibing with the work and her teammates in no time.
Iffy
Meaning:
- (Adjective) A conversational slang for something inconvenient or repulsive which is typically paired off with vibes.
- Example: The new student sensed iffy vibes from the school’s Queen Bee since she makes everyone feel bad about themselves.
Mood
Meaning:
- (Noun) An internet slang for the overall ambience of a person or event.
- Example: Veronica is a whole mood: she can be feisty against her enemies and loving to her friends at the same time.
No Bad Vibes
Meaning:
- (Expression) Similar to “good vibes only”, no bad vibes is a millennial slang quote that refuses to take in negativity.
- Example: The cousins made a pact with each other that they would not date each other’s exes. They want no bad vibes with each other.
Trust Vibes
Meaning:
- (Verb) The ability to trust someone based on vibes or energies shown.
- Example: Zena’s trust vibes are high to friends of friends since she only keeps a small, trusted circle.
Veg-Out
Meaning:
- (Verb) A British slang for relaxing and cultivating one’s vibes without doing anything
- Example: Ashley realized that her and Jessica’s vibes aligned when they were vegging out at the Korean sauna. They had the same interests.
Vibe Out
Meaning:
- (Verb) To enjoy music.
- Example: Penny is vibing out at a rock band’s concert. She was definitely singing along with them.
Vibin' and Thrivin'
Meaning:
- (Verb) A millennial slang expression that means to be happy while growing.
- Example: Jake is vibin’and thrivin’ in college. He keeps saying it's the best stage in his life.
Vibration
Meaning:
- (Noun) Vibes is shortened from vibration. Vibrations are wavelengths people claim that they can read or sense.
- Example: Annabelle sensed unstable vibrations from the haunted house.
