IPA: //ɡruːv//
KK: /gru:v/
To enjoy oneself or to react in a harmonious way, often in response to music or a pleasurable experience.
They were grooving to the rhythm of the band at the concert.
Past: grooved
Past Participle: grooved
A long, narrow channel or furrow, often used to describe a track or a routine that someone enjoys or is comfortable with.
After a few weeks, she finally found her groove at work and felt more productive.
To make a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface.
The carpenter decided to groove the wood to create a better fit for the joint.
Past: grooved
Past Participle: grooved
Groove originates from Middle Dutch 'groeve', meaning a hollow or a channel. It refers to a long, narrow cut or indentation in a surface.
Think of a 'hollow' or 'channel' in a surface when you picture a groove, as it represents that indentation.