1
a
: employed to entertain in a disco
go-go dancers
b
: of, relating to, or being a disco or the music or dances performed there
2
: marked by spirited or aggressive action
go-go baseball
3
a
: relating to or dealing in popular often speculative investment expected to yield high returns
go-go mutual funds
b
: relating to, involved in, or marked by business growth and prosperity and aggressive efforts to turn a quick profit
… go-go bankers and entrepreneurs … who put together the megabuck deals …—
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Among the other sets on tap are a Baller Alert and Front Porch celebration of 50 years of go-go hosted by Noochie & Kenny Burns, as well as sets from Funk Flex, Beano French, Infinite Coles, DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ Cash Money, DJ Aktive, DJ Doc B, DJ Miss Milan, DJ Kid Roc and Ray Bae the DJ.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
His loyal fan base is diverse, ranging from Gen Z political observers to White MS NOW moms and Black TikTokers who praise his go-go-go posting schedule.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
For the latter, there was no better footwear than shiny go-go boots to show Bieber never shies away from some rocker leather.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
While audio listening overall continues on a healthy trajectory, the go-go times of a few years ago, when Spotify and rivals were scooping up talent and emerging studios, have segued to a period of relative austerity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2026
His loyal fan base is diverse, ranging from Gen Z political observers to White MS NOW moms and Black TikTokers who praise his go-go-go posting schedule.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
For the latter, there was no better footwear than shiny go-go boots to show Bieber never shies away from some rocker leather.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
While audio listening overall continues on a healthy trajectory, the go-go times of a few years ago, when Spotify and rivals were scooping up talent and emerging studios, have segued to a period of relative austerity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Go-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go-go. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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