Vine

1. What kind of video is a vine?

A six-second social video

Vine refers to a short, looping video that was created and shared using the now-defunct Vine app, a video-sharing platform launched in 2013 and later acquired by Twitter. Each Vine was limited to six seconds, forcing users to get creative, punchy, and often hilarious. These bite-sized clips exploded in popularity for their quick comedy, relatable moments, and surreal edits, becoming a cultural phenomenon, especially among teens and young adults.

Though Vine officially shut down in 2017, its impact on Internet humor, meme culture, and short-form video is still felt today. For example, the format eventually paved the way for today’s short video platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Also, many early Vine stars (like King Bach, Lele Pons, and David Dobrik) parlayed their success into YouTube and TikTok careers. Now, the word “vine” has become the official shorthand for any iconic short video, and people still refer to old favorites as “classic vines.”

Example

Where did Josh go?
He went to the park with Lisa to make some vines of him jumping off the slide
Vine compilation shared on Reddit
Vine compilation shared on Reddit

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Updated July 14, 2025
2. What kind of clothing is a vine?

A nice suit

Vine is a slang term for a stylish suit, especially one that fits well and looks sharp. It's a product of language, fashion, and culture intersecting during the golden era of jazz, gaining popularity in African American communities during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly among jazz musicians and hip, fashion-conscious men (it's not common in modern slang today).

The term draws on the image of how a vine wraps around a tree, much like a perfectly tailored suit clings to the body, and appeared in books like Hear Me Talkin' to Ya, where jazz artists used it casually in conversation. For example, saying "Check out my new vine" was a way to show off your threads.

Example

Yo, you see Damon at the party last night?
Man, yeah. He rolled in wearin’ that navy vine like he owned the place
Clean, right? That suit hugged him like it was tailored by the gods

Some of Shannon Sharpe's vines

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Updated July 14, 2025

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