Opposite of groovy. Unlike a round, long-playing vinyl record which has one playable groove on each side, a square record would not track a tone arm and cannot be played. There is no music and no soul in a square record. Something or something square just isn't with it, and lacks fun and liveliness.

Square is slang for a person who is conventional and old-fashioned, similar to a fuddy-duddy. [1] [2] [3] This sense of the word "square" originated with the American jazz community in the 1940s in reference to people out of touch with musical trends. [1]

"Square" was used by people in the jazz music community in the 1940. It referred to people who liked classical music. Eventually it became people who had boring hobbies or interest. And then it was replaced by "nerd" in the 1970-1980.

square. (1) Unexciting, unadventurous, mainstream or dull. Generally used in describing a person with such attributes or who plays it safe. Historically, derived from a person whose goal in life is to have three "squares" a day (see definition (3) below), a roof over his head, a respectable job, a house, 2.5 kids, etc. Became a hip/popular ...

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