Austin Powers

Austin Powers is a fictional British secret agent created by Mike Myers, appearing in a trilogy of comedy films (1997–2002).

The character parodies 1960s spy movies, particularly James Bond, with exaggerated groovy mannerisms, garish clothing, and bad teeth.

His catchphrases—Yeah, baby! , groovy, Do I make you horny? —became cultural touchstones.

References to Austin Powers typically evoke campy retro style or over-the-top sexual innuendo.

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  • groovySixties slang for cool
  • shagadelicAttractively hip, sixties-style
  • spyCovert information gatherer
  • mojoMystical personal power
  • sixtiesNumbers sixty through sixty-nine

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