Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [groov]
- /gruv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [groov]
- /gruv/
Definitions of grooving word
- noun grooving a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface, as the cut in a board to receive the tongue of another board (tongue-and-groove joint) a furrow, or a natural indentation on an organism. 1
- noun grooving the track or channel of a phonograph record for the needle or stylus. 1
- noun grooving a fixed routine: to get into a groove. 1
- noun grooving Printing. the furrow at the bottom of a piece of type. 1
- noun grooving Slang. an enjoyable time or experience. 1
- verb with object grooving to cut a groove in; furrow. 1
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Origin of grooving
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English grofe, groof mining shaft; cognate with Middle Dutch groeve, Dutch groef, German Grube pit, ditch; akin to grave1
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Parts of speech for Grooving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grooving popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grooving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grooving
adj grooving
- joyous — joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
- peppy — energetic; vigorous; lively.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
- chipper — Chipper means cheerful and lively.
verb grooving
- authorize — If someone in a position of authority authorizes something, they give their official permission for it to happen.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- license — formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
adjective grooving
- celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
- decorated — (often initial capital letter) of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.
- enjoyable — (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
- entertaining — Providing amusement or enjoyment.
- fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
Antonyms for grooving
adj grooving
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- sorrowful — full of or feeling sorrow; grieved; sad.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
verb grooving
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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