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keep on truckin
What does keep on truckin mean?
A casual sign-off meaning take care and keep moving forward.
"Catch you later, man — keep on truckin."
Origin
Tied to a 1936 blues song and supercharged by cartoonist Robert Crumb's 1968 'Keep on Truckin' comic strip, the phrase exploded into 1970s counterculture and funk-era street talk as an anthem of perseverance.
Frequently asked questions
What does keep on truckin mean?
It means keep going, stay persistent, and don't let setbacks stop you.
Where did keep on truckin come from?
It traces to a 1930s blues lyric but became iconic through Robert Crumb's 1968 comic and 1970s counterculture.
Is keep on truckin about driving trucks?
No — 'truckin' here means strutting or moving along, an older dance and walking slang, not literal trucks.
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