Word Adjective
groovy
adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈɡɹuvi/ UK /ɡɹˈuːvi/ groovy
Definition
adj.fashionable, exciting, or having a great musical rhythm. People used this a lot in the 1960s and 70s to say something was cool.
adj.fashionable, attractive, or excellent; characterized by a strong musical rhythm. Informal and dated in register, primarily associated with the counterculture of the 1960s.
Examples
“That new record has a really groovy beat.”
“The vintage shop was filled with groovy furniture and bright posters from the seventies.”
Usage
Typically used as a gradable adjective; often appears in informal or retro contexts.
Etymology
From groove + -y.
From the phrase in the groove, originally in reference to the grooves of an early phonograph record.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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