verb
Music Slang
Boogie Down
/ˈbʊɡi daʊn/ · verb · slang
To dance with full energy and joy, especially to funk or disco.
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Definitions
1
To dance freely and exuberantly, usually to upbeat music.
“We boogied down till the club closed.”
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2
To head out and party with the intent of dancing.
“Let's boogie down to the new spot on Friday.”
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3
A general call to celebrate and let the good times roll.
“It's somebody's birthday — time to boogie down!”
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Boogie Down In A Sentence
The whole wedding boogied down once the funk band started.
She loves to boogie down whenever Earth, Wind and Fire comes on.
Grab your partner and boogie down.
Origin & Usage
'Boogie' as a term for dancing dates to early-1900s boogie-woogie blues piano, but 'boogie down' became a 1970s disco and funk staple, also lending its name to the South Bronx's nickname 'The Boogie Down.'
People Also Ask
What does boogie down mean?
It means to dance energetically and have a great time, especially to funk or disco.
Where did boogie down come from?
'Boogie' comes from early-1900s boogie-woogie blues; 'boogie down' became a disco-era favorite in the 1970s.
Why is the Bronx called the Boogie Down?
The South Bronx earned the nickname 'The Boogie Down' as a nod to its party and dance culture, riding on this 70s slang.
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