groove on
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To really enjoy something — especially music — and feel great about it.
Literal meaning: To be in a groove — a repeated path or track — suggesting smooth, pleasurable motion.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To enjoy music or a particular sound or atmosphere with great enthusiasm and physical pleasure.
"The whole crowd was grooving on the DJ's set — nobody wanted to leave the dance floor."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
slang
To feel strongly attracted to or fascinated by someone.
"I could tell he was really grooving on her — he kept finding excuses to talk to her."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Has its roots in jazz and soul culture of the 1960s–70s. Still used today, though it can sound dated or deliberately retro. Common in music and pop culture contexts. Also used to mean being attracted to someone.
Commonly used with
music beat vibe rhythm sound someone
Forms
Base
groove on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
grooves on
he/she/it
Past simple
grooved on
yesterday
Past participle
grooved on
have + pp
-ing form
grooving on
continuous
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