groovy

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[edit] Etymology 1

See groove.

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groovy (comparative groovier, superlative grooviest)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or having grooves.
    The back of the tile was groovy so that it could hold the adhesive compound.

[edit] Etymology 2

From the phrase in the groove, ultimately from the grooves of an early phonograph record.

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groovy (comparative groovier, superlative grooviest)

  1. (dated, slang, c1960s) Cool, neat, interesting.
    Wow, man! This psychedelic screen saver is totally groovy!
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  • OED 2nd edition 1989