boogie

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noun

boo·​gie ˈbu̇-gē  ˈbü- 

1

: boogie-woogie

2

: earthy and strongly rhythmic rock music conducive to dancing

also : a period of or occasion for dancing to this music

boogie

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verb

boo·​gie ˈbu̇-gē  ˈbü- 

variants or less commonly boogy or boogey

boogied also boogeyed; boogying also boogeying

intransitive verb

1

: to dance to rock music

also : revel, party

2

a

: to move quickly

b

: to get going

Examples of boogie in a Sentence

Verb

Let's boogie on out of here.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The whole thing reminds me of Pitfall Harry at full boogie. —New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2024

The British actor, 43, who has gone viral for his dancing in the past, gets his boogie on in his new dramedy, which recently world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. —Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024

Verb

Rosie remarked that Joey knew how to boogie, while Derek appreciated how content-packed the routine was. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

This election is a broken info-pipe of raw sewage spewing in every direction, and these guys are boogieing down in the muck. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boogie

• boogie board
• boogie-woogie