good vibes
The English phrase 'good vibes' can be expressed in Jamaican as good vibes.
Which one should you use?
While good vibes is used, you may also encounter the informal variations Good Vybz and Nice vibes to express the same sentiment.
Did you know?
- While 'good vibes' is understood, many locals might instead describe a positive atmosphere as 'everything criss', meaning everything is fine or good.
- In Jamaica, good vibes is often associated with the spiritual concept of 'irie', a term popularized by the Rastafari movement to describe a state of peace and oneness.
- Saying 'good vibes' can sometimes be seen as 'tourist talk' if used too frequently by outsiders, as it lacks the deep roots of local patois expressions.
Examples in context
- Di party have good vibes.The party has good vibes.
- Mi just waan good vibes today.I just want good vibes today.
- Everyweh yuh go, bring good vibes.Everywhere you go, bring good vibes.
Example conversation
Latoya and Ricardo are preparing for a small gathering at a beach house.
- LatoyaRicardo, mi hope di music bring good vibes.Ricardo, I hope the music brings good vibes.
- RicardoNo worry, Latoya, di music deh tun up.No worry, Latoya, the music is loud and good.
- LatoyaDat sound perfect fi di vibe.That sounds perfect for the vibe.
- RicardoYeah man, it a go be a good vibes session.Yeah man, it is going to be a good vibes session.
