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General Slang
Fine And Mellow
/faɪn ænd ˈmɛloʊ/ · phrase · slang
Just right, smooth and satisfying, everything as it ought to be.
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Definitions
1
Of a person, attractive and pleasant in an easygoing way.
“She's fine and mellow, the sweetest gal in Harlem.”
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2
In a state of easy contentment; smooth, relaxed, and agreeable.
“After that set, I was feeling fine and mellow.”
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3
Of music or a mood, soft, warm, and just right.
“The band kept it fine and mellow for the slow dancers.”
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Fine And Mellow In A Sentence
Pour me a drink and let's keep it fine and mellow.
He came offstage fine and mellow, grinning ear to ear.
That ballad was fine and mellow, just right for midnight.
Origin & Usage
1930s-40s jive slang combining 'fine' (excellent) and 'mellow' (smooth, relaxed), both staples of Harlem hepster talk. Billie Holiday cemented the phrase with her 1939 blues 'Fine and Mellow.'
Variants
fine an' mellow
People Also Ask
What does 'fine and mellow' mean?
It means smooth, easy, and just right, a state of relaxed contentment.
Where did 'fine and mellow' come from?
From 1930s-40s jive talk, and it was famously the title of Billie Holiday's 1939 blues song.
What does 'mellow' mean in jive?
Smooth, relaxed, and agreeable, often describing a fine mood, person, or sound.
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