"vibs" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} vibs pl (plural only)
  1. (climbing, slang, rare) Shoes with rubber outsoles made by the Vibram company. Tags: plural, plural-only, rare, slang Categories (topical): Climbing
    Sense id: en-vibs-en-noun-Jn-ehOmw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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