vibes-based
adjUS /ˈvaɪbzˌbeɪst/
Etymology From vibes (“how something feels intuitively or emotionally, often but not necessarily opposed to how it is factually”) + based (“founded on or relying on”).
1
Internet Determined based on emotions, opinions or feelings, rather than using evidence or research.
Especially social commentary
- Remember: the stock market is entirely vibes-based. When the vibes are good, the line goes up; when the vibes are bad, the line goes down.