1
2
: earthy and strongly rhythmic rock music conducive to dancing
also
: a period of or occasion for dancing to this music
variants
or less commonly boogy
or boogey
boogied also boogeyed; boogying also boogeying
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
WIRED, 24 Dec. 2023
Big Boi blows out his knee big time: Hip-hop star and one-half of the group OutKast, Big Boi is better known for his bars than his boogie.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 8 Dec. 2023
In a similar vein, Enceladus may not always have had Dione as its dance partner: Perhaps their Saturn-circling boogie kicked off more recently and warmed a previously solid moon.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
The closeness of spirit to wind, the conviction that there is a pulsing life in the world that can make even dead things get up and boogie: All that begins in Genesis, genealogically speaking.
—Francis Spufford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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
Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2022
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
Noun
Illustration: Merrill Sherman/Quanta Magazine; source: NASA In a similar vein, Enceladus may not always have had Dione as its dance partner: Perhaps their Saturn-circling boogie kicked off more recently and warmed a previously solid moon.
—WIRED, 24 Dec. 2023
Big Boi blows out his knee big time: Hip-hop star and one-half of the group OutKast, Big Boi is better known for his bars than his boogie.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 8 Dec. 2023
In a similar vein, Enceladus may not always have had Dione as its dance partner: Perhaps their Saturn-circling boogie kicked off more recently and warmed a previously solid moon.
—Quanta Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
The closeness of spirit to wind, the conviction that there is a pulsing life in the world that can make even dead things get up and boogie: All that begins in Genesis, genealogically speaking.
—Francis Spufford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024
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
Verb
Saturday, March 26 Mustache Bash Get ready to boogie with some of the best disco and funk music at this 21-and-up affair.
—Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2022
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
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“Boogie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boogie. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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