Vibrate

/vaɪˈbreɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To move or cause to move rapidly back and forth.
The phone began to vibrate when I received a text message.
To produce a sound by vibrating.
The strings of the guitar vibrate when plucked.
To feel a strong emotional or physical sensation.
I could vibrate with excitement as the concert was about to start.

Etymology

From Latin 'vibrare', meaning to shake or quiver.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vibrate at a frequency:
To resonate or oscillate at a specific rate.
vibrate with energy:
To be filled with enthusiasm or excitement.
vibrate in harmony:
To agree or resonate together in a pleasing way.

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Slang Meanings

To feel the buzz or excitement.
I was totally vibing at that party last night!
To sense or experience something positive or cool.
The new track really vibes with my mood.