Journalist and cultural critic Kyle Chayka described it as "a placeholder for an unplaceable feeling or impression, an atmosphere that you couldn't or didn't want to put into words".
Now researchers are taking a closer look at vibes and seeing what insights they might provide about our lives and wider society.
Ash Watson is a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales Sydney, and she joins Emile Donovan.
Ash Watson is a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales Sydney Photo: New South Wales Sydney
