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"Truckin'" was originally a dance move. There are several theories about where it came from, but the most likely is that it was invented in Harlem during the late 1920's. It was done to a shuffle rhythm and involved moving away from your partner while strutting and waggling your index finger.
It was popularized in the late sixties by cartoonist Robert Crumb. His "Keep on Truckin'" cartoon in Zap comics (1968), featuring a guy leaning way back with his index finger up and his foot thrust forward. It was a popular subject of poster art in the late sixties.
The Grateful Dead recorded a song called Truckin' in 1971. By then, the term was pretty much over, so the Dead had nothing to do with it. Eddie Kendricks recorded a song called "Keep On Truckin'" in 1973. Hot Tuna, a Jefferson Airplane spinoff, also recorded a (different) song under the same name. "Truckin'" was often a euphemism for a similar word with which it rhymes.
It was popularized in the late sixties by cartoonist Robert Crumb. His "Keep on Truckin'" cartoon in Zap comics (1968), featuring a guy leaning way back with his index finger up and his foot thrust forward. It was a popular subject of poster art in the late sixties.
The Grateful Dead recorded a song called Truckin' in 1971. By then, the term was pretty much over, so the Dead had nothing to do with it. Eddie Kendricks recorded a song called "Keep On Truckin'" in 1973. Hot Tuna, a Jefferson Airplane spinoff, also recorded a (different) song under the same name. "Truckin'" was often a euphemism for a similar word with which it rhymes.
truckin' by JerseyJohn August 25, 2007
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truckin'
A very stylish strut involving large amounts of concentration. Generally proformed in a retro leisure suit. WARNING:Should ONLY be attempted by trained professional.
truckin' by thefunkMASTER September 15, 2006
Truckin'
1. A kickass song by The Grateful Dead. Quoted and loved by all hippies.
2. The act of driving a truck.
2. The act of driving a truck.
Truckin’ got my chips cashed in. keep truckin’, like the do-dah man
Together, more or less in line, just keep truckin’ on.
Together, more or less in line, just keep truckin’ on.
Truckin' by fdvjhbdvhgb December 22, 2004
Truckin'
To walk like the Keep on Truckin' Man. Lean way back, stick your leg way out front. Shoulders back. Swing those arms just so. Go slow. Dig it.
Truckin' by Cap'n Bullmoose April 23, 2005
truckin'
-Dude I caught a glimpse of that chicks ass and got semi wood from it
-No shit you were truckin'?
Baby your so sexy I just hear your voice and I am truckin'!
-No shit you were truckin'?
Baby your so sexy I just hear your voice and I am truckin'!
truckin' by BigJaunWholio September 7, 2011