boogie

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noun

boo·​gie ˈbu̇-gē How to pronounce boogie (audio) ˈbü- How to pronounce boogie (audio)
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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 How to pronounce boogie (audio) ˈbü- How to pronounce boogie (audio)
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 evening ended with the iconic funk band The Bar-Kays bringing everyone to the dance floor for a boogie to celebrate a night of benefaction. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2024 But Harry Wayne Casey, lead singer of KC and the Sunshine Band is still wearing his boogie shoes at age 72. Rodney Ho, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2023 The Princess of Wales, 41, has traveled around the world for various royal engagements since marrying Prince William in 2011 — and sometimes, the job calls for a little boogie. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 But beyond the walkable cobblestone streets and plaza fountains encouraging children's play is a community with stunning architecture, easy access to water sports like boogie boarding and snorkeling, and a handful of restaurants serving three squares a day. Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2023 For dares, keep it simple but fun, like daring kids to bite into something sour like lemon or spin around three times and then try to walk in a straight line. 20 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids Dance Party Crank some kid-friendly tunes and boogie down in the living room. Laura Fenton, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023 Related Called the People Power Disco Hour in homage to the show, these events will transform the Broadway Theater into a full-on dance floor, with audiences invited to stay after and boogie for 50 minutes. Katie Bain, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2023 Then, there’s knee boarding, boogie boarding, and body surfing. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023 In 2018, a boogie boarder was killed on the Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts' first fatal attack since 1936. The Week Staff, The Week, 19 Aug. 2023
Verb
The audience got a kick out of the gag, with Jennifer Lopez and Andrew Scott boogieing in their seats, and Matt Damon wiping away tears of laughter. Patrick Ryan, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Horns blaring and drums echoing off the buildings, M.J.’s Brass Boppers, led by New Orleans native Michael M.J. Jones, made their way down 19th Street from Snow Park to the New Parish with a quick stop at Bar 355, where bystanders boogied in the street. Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2024 Before the cameras got rolling, Ben Higgins took the opportunity to boogie with Gerry’s runner-up, Leslie. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024 Also over the weekend, Gaga shot scenes at the same staircase that Phoenix's titular character boogied down in the first 2019 blockbuster film, which the upcoming Folie à Deux will serve as a sequel to. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023 The Utah president and the Utah athletic director boogied hard across the podium, making statements and taking questions from the wolves with notepads and microphones during a news conference at which everyone on hand wanted to know details about the school’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023 Go out and learn: Boot scoot boogie your way to the Music Center for its upcoming beginner dance class. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2023 Kool & The Gang and the Village People—is there a more joyful combination to herald the full return of gathering and boogieing and getting down on it? David Hochman, Forbes, 16 July 2023 Low lights, boozy cocktails and dungeon-like stone walls lend a conspiratorial air to the venue, which draws a diverse and welcoming crowd that boogies down until well after midnight. Remy Scalza, New York Times, 25 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of boogie was in 1929

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“Boogie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boogie. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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