Used in a Sentence

groovy

How to use groovy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for groovy.

Editorial note

I used groovy to build an internal app that worked with subversion, jira, and a local sqlite db this week and it was so much fun.

Examples4
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of groovy gathered in one view.

adjective

very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

adjective

(British informal) very chic; "groovy clothes"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for groovy.

adjective

very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

adjective

(British informal) very chic; "groovy clothes"

Example sentences

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I used groovy to build an internal app that worked with subversion, jira, and a local sqlite db this week and it was so much fun.

2

Reasons to be excited about Java in 2013: scala, clojure, jruby, groovy, ...

3

Theyll discover that getting their creation blessed as Java requires running the TCK/trademark gauntlet, which isnt groovy at all.

4

I suspect that basement hackers and university CompSci departments and other unexpected parties will take the Java source, hack groovy improvements into it, compile it, and want to give it to the world.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use groovy in a sentence?

I used groovy to build an internal app that worked with subversion, jira, and a local sqlite db this week and it was so much fun.

What does groovy mean?

very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

What part of speech is groovy?

groovy is commonly used as adjective.