vibe check

The term "vibe check" is a modern slang phrase used to gauge the mood, atmosphere, or emotional state of people or places.

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Definition

(informal, slang)An informal assessment of the mood or emotional state of a person or group.

Before starting the meeting, she did a quick vibe check to ensure everyone was in a good mood.
He passed the vibe check with his laid-back attitude and humor.

(informal, slang)A spontaneous evaluation of the overall mood or atmosphere of a place or situation.

The vibe check of the party was positive, with everyone having a great time.
She walked into the room and immediately did a vibe check to see if it was a friendly environment.

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