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Opposite of square. Groovy is originally an expression from jazz, meaning musical, playable, as in a groovy record. The groove of the record has beat and soul. Something or someone groovy has beat and soul. The term was adopted by the musically inclined countercultures of beatniks and hippies.
That platter plays... it's really groovy!
groovy by urbanzson July 24, 2009
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Groogies • groovy • groggy • googy • groogle • grooty • Groggystyle • grooby • groomy • gloogy

groovy doovy 

An extra-cool and ultra-mellow version of groovy.
The ever cool Jojo says, "Everything is just groovy doovy."
groovy doovy by JoJoDaYoYo April 12, 2016

groggy gary 

The best FPS gamer of all time, groggy gary.
"Did you see that guy named groggy gary? I heard he was the best FPS gamer of all time!
groggy gary by groggygary June 16, 2022

Groovy Q 

A term used to describe a style that is appealing and fashionable in ScHoolboy Q's sense.
Groovy Q by Propitious July 11, 2014
A nickname for Leroi Moore, a member of the Dave Matthews Band who passed away in 2008.

Their newest album is named somewhat after him, Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King.
"Dude, I am stoked for the new DMB album Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King!"

"Yeah I'm really glad they dedicated it to Leroi."
groogrux by AntsMarching February 28, 2009

Stay groovy 

What you say to a teammate or friend when the immediate situation is intense and dangerous and you want to remind them to keep focused and on the job. Historically used by military elite spec op team members when they are tired, ground down, there is imminent danger, and they need to keep going to accomplish the mission.
It's getting worse now, buddy. Stay groovy!
Stay groovy by Docaxn May 11, 2014
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