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USA slang
Great; cool; awesome; hip.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
groovy means Great; cool; awesome; hip. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"groovy" means Great; cool; awesome; hip. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Expression of outrage or impatience.
Exclamation of dismay, pain, or pity.
An expression of surprise, alarm, or sudden realization (from Malay)
Nonsense or rubbish; also an exclamation.
Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news
An exclamation of surprise, frustration, or resignation.
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