adjective
groovy
GROO-vee
adjective
1
Cool, stylish, or enjoyable — especially in a retro, 1960s-inspired way.
"Her outfit had a groovy, retro vibe."
"That's a really groovy song, isn't it?"
How to Use Groovy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCool or fashionable, often with a nostalgic, hippie-ish flavour.
When to use it
Slightly dated and often used ironically or playfully today rather than as everyday slang.
Word Forms
groovier comparative, groovier comparative, groovies plural, grooviest superlative, grooviest superlative
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Etymology
From groove plus "-y" — originally describing music that had a good rhythmic "groove," later broadened to mean cool or fashionable in general, especially tied to 1960s counterculture.