groovy

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by the musical style of the 1960s, especially the jazz-based R&B of the United States.

  - "The 1960s were a time of great musical innovation, with many artists producing distinctly 'groovy' sounds."
  - "The vintage record store was filled with 'groovy' tunes from the 1960s."

• adjective

  Cool, enjoyable, or stylish.

  - "That new restaurant has a 'groovy' atmosphere and serves delicious food."
  - "The fashion show featured many 'groovy' outfits."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹuvi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹuvi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with groovy
move , love , glove

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Variants

List of all variants of groovy that leads to same result
groovier , grooviest , groovy

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Etymology

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Originated from the African American Vernacular English in the late 1950s, derived from 'groove' meaning to move rhythmically.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'groovy' was first used in print in 1958 in the African American publication, 'Downbeat' magazine.

2. The 1960s were known as the 'Age of Aquarius', and 'groovy' music was a defining characteristic of the era.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jazz: Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has had a significant influence on the development of 'groovy' music.

2. R&B: R&B (Rhythm and Blues) is a genre of African American music that originated in the late 1940s and early 1950s, and its influence can be heard in 'groovy' music.

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Culture

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The term 'groovy' gained popularity during the 1960s, a decade characterized by social change and musical innovation. It was often used to describe the cool, enjoyable, or stylish aspects of the era. In music, 'groovy' was used to describe the jazz-based R&B sounds that defined the decade.

How to Memorize "groovy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the 1960s, with its iconic fashion, music, and social change. Imagine the cool, enjoyable, and stylish aspects of the era.
   - Think about the smooth, rhythmic sounds of jazz and R&B music.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'groovy' with cool, enjoyable, or stylish things.
   - Think about the 1960s and the musical innovation that characterized the era.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'groovy' and the meaning 'cool, enjoyable, or stylish'.
   - Remember that 'groovy' originated from the African American Vernacular English and means to move rhythmically.

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