Phrase guide

vibe coding

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈvaɪb ˈkoʊ.dɪŋ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A method of programming in which a developer generates code by repeatedly prompting a large language model.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism, uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of vibe code

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Coined by Slovakian-Canadian AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025 (see quotation).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Vibe-Coding — method of programming
  • German: Vibecoding — method of programming
  • Chinese Mandarin: 氛圍編程 /氛围编程 (fēnwéi biānchéng) — method of programming
  • Japanese: バイブコーディング (baibukōdingu) — method of programming
  • Vietnamese: (sự) lập trình theo cảm hứng — method of programming