Smoove
/smuːv/noun
A slang term for smooth, often used to describe someone or something that is appealing or polished in manner.
Did you know?The term 'smoove' emerged from African American Vernacular English, embodying a rich history of cultural expression and communal identity.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
smooghe
“to make smooth or even.”
Old English
English
smeogan
“to move stealthily or to glide.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*smūkan
“to glide or slip.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*smeh₁u-
“to glide, move smoothly.”