GROOVE


Meaning of GROOVE in English

■ noun

1》 a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material.

↘a spiral track cut in a gramophone record, into which the stylus fits.

2》 an established routine or habit.

3》 informal a rhythmic pattern in popular music or jazz.

■ verb

1》 make a ~ or ~s in.

2》 informal dance to or play popular music or jazz.

↘enjoy oneself.

Phrases

in (or into ) the ~ informal

1》 performing confidently.

2》 enjoying oneself, especially by dancing.

Derivatives

~d adjective

~r noun

Origin

ME (denoting a mine or shaft): from Du. groeve 'furrow, pit'; related to grave 1 .

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