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groovy

American  
[groo-vee] / ˈgru vi /

adjective

groovier, grooviest

  1. Slang. highly stimulating or attractive; excellent.

    groovy music; a groovy car.

  2. inclined to follow a fixed routine.

groovy British  
/ ˈɡruːvɪ /

adjective

  1. slang attractive, fashionable, or exciting

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Etymology

Origin of groovy

First recorded in 1850–55; groove + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Like when I mention the groovy leather jacket Pelinka wore to Doncic’s introductory press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025

Russell added: "They look pretty good and groovy at the moment, so we'll see."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

"Beetlejuice" part deux’s inclusion of the groovy ghost train may at first seem like a fun cultural touchstone.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2024

“That’s one thing I feel like is missing from video streaming,” says Sevyn, who performed a groovy DJ set for ”Black House Radio” in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2024

Pa is getting married to a nice lady with groovy makeup and clothes.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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