karma

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit कर्मन् (kárman, “act, action, performance”), first attested in English in 1827.

noun

1. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
2. A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.
3. (uncommon) A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere.
   That means everything from lighting to the vibes, the karma of the room. 2001, Inside the Hits, page 307
   How many times when you have been in a bar have you felt that a confrontation was building up, even without extensive verbal exchanges? Sometimes you can feel the karma or energy of a place change, and you should not ignore that 2006, Chase Sargent, From Buddy to Boss, page 219
   On the way to Lancaster, which was about an hour and a half from Philly, John felt the karma. 2010, R.L. Roach, Irish Lie, page 135
4. (Internet) A score assigned to a user or post on some discussion forums, indicating popularity or perceived value.