verb
Music Slang
Boogie
/ˈbʊɡi/ · verb · informal
To dance, especially loose and free to funky music — or to head out fast.
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Definitions
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As a noun, a dance or a lively party.
“We had a proper boogie at the wedding.”
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2
To dance energetically and freely, especially to funk, disco, or upbeat music.
“Once the band started, everyone got up to boogie.”
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3
To leave or get moving quickly.
“It's getting late, we better boogie.”
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Boogie In A Sentence
This song makes me wanna boogie so bad.
Let's boogie before traffic gets crazy.
Grandma can still boogie better than all of us.
Origin & Usage
Rooted in African American music culture, tied to 'boogie-woogie' blues and later disco and funk. By the 1970s and 80s it meant both dancing and, casually, to leave in a hurry.
People Also Ask
What does boogie mean?
It mainly means to dance loose and free to funky music, though it can also mean to leave somewhere quickly.
Is boogie an old slang word?
Yes, it traces back to boogie-woogie blues and peaked in the disco and funk era, but people still use it today.
Does boogie mean to leave?
It can. 'Let's boogie' often means let's get going, separate from the dancing meaning.
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