Definition
The present participle of 'vibe,' meaning to be in sync with someone, to get along naturally, or to be in a particular mood or state. It can also mean experiencing or enjoying a particular atmosphere or energy.
Example Usage
The couple has great chemistry—they're really vibing at the concert together.
Origin
From 'vibe' (short for vibration), slang that emerged in African-American communities in the 1960s and became mainstream by the 1990s.
Fun Fact
The term evolved from the idea that people and places have 'vibes'—invisible but palpable energies—reflecting the spiritual and cultural movements of the era.
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