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English word vibe comes from Proto-Indo-European *weip-, and later Latin vibratio (A brandishing, vibration, agitation.)

*weip- (Proto-Indo-European)

to oscillate, swing

vibrare (Latin)

vibratio (Latin)

A brandishing, vibration, agitation.

vibrator (English)

(weaving) Any of various vibrating devices, such as one for slackening the warp as a shed opens.. A device designed to electromechanically interrupt current flowing to the step-up transformer which was used to generate the high tension positive supply in old battery operated (automotive) valve radios.. A device for vibrating the pen of a siphon recorder to diminish frictional resistance on [...]

vibe (English)

(colloquial) A vibraphone. [earlier 20th c.]. (colloquial) A vibrator (sex toy). [later 20th c.]. (colloquial) Vibration. [later 20th c.]. (originally, _, New Age jargon) An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing. [later 20th c.] To agree.. To get along; to hit it off.. To relax and enjoy oneself.. To stimulate with a vibrator.

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