boogie
1 of 2noun
boo·gie ˈbu̇-gē 
ˈbü-
ˈbü- 1
: boogie-woogie
2
: earthy and strongly rhythmic rock music conducive to dancing
also : a period of or occasion for dancing to this music
boogie
2 of 2verb
boo·gie ˈbu̇-gē ˈbü-
ˈbü- 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
Example Sentences
Verb Let's boogie on out of here.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2022 Argent outtake, and turning for just a little bit into a basic Foghat boogie. Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2022 This song is in the blues rock, boogie rock and Southern rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The songs boogie and shimmer just so; the melodies ache with longing and regret. Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2022 Pine Knob Music Theatre marked its 50th birthday with a little boot scootin’ boogie. Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2022 Fervent piano with a boogie-woogie vibe and lyrics that subtly nod to McCartney’s mother, Mary, a midwife during his childhood, provide one of the most R&B-leaning offerings from The Beatles. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 And for low-key beach days, most pavilions have kites, boogie boards, and snacks for sale. Sydney Baker, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 Regardless, fans adore the light-hearted celebratory boogie Teller does while playing football in the sand. Katie Dupere, Men's Health, 16 June 2022 Rivea Ruff, Essence, 15 Apr. 2022 Get ready to boogie with some of the best disco and funk music at this 21-and-up affair, happening at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 Debbie McCollum, senior director of program leadership, sat across from a boy ready to boogie. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Nov. 2021 Still, credit the 74-year-old Close for being willing to boogie shortly after losing out on an Oscar for the eighth time — a record among living performers. Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 26 Apr. 2021 The Heat need a ballhandling guard who can boogie with it. Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2021 Dance-party endings can be interactive and participatory, sometimes encouraging audience members to come onstage or else just get up and boogie in the aisles. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021 Around that time, Woods started collecting Amateur Championship titles and losing his ability to boogie to the beat. Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 8 Jan. 2021 Choose waves or the calm bay, and relax on the shore or stay busy surfing, paddleboarding, or boogie boarding. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2020 See More
Noun
This means obvious things like a full set of dishware, glassware, and flatware, but also less obvious additions like boogie boards for the waves and lanterns for late-night walks to the beach. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2022 Argent outtake, and turning for just a little bit into a basic Foghat boogie. Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2022 This song is in the blues rock, boogie rock and Southern rock genres. Kris Holt, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The songs boogie and shimmer just so; the melodies ache with longing and regret. Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2022 Pine Knob Music Theatre marked its 50th birthday with a little boot scootin’ boogie. Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2022 Fervent piano with a boogie-woogie vibe and lyrics that subtly nod to McCartney’s mother, Mary, a midwife during his childhood, provide one of the most R&B-leaning offerings from The Beatles. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 17 June 2022 And for low-key beach days, most pavilions have kites, boogie boards, and snacks for sale. Sydney Baker, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2022 Regardless, fans adore the light-hearted celebratory boogie Teller does while playing football in the sand. Katie Dupere, Men's Health, 16 June 2022 Verb
Take a look at the night’s big festivities, and be sure to grab your skates and boogie over to Flipper’s before the summer’s over. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 15 Apr. 2022 Get ready to boogie with some of the best disco and funk music at this 21-and-up affair, happening at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 Debbie McCollum, senior director of program leadership, sat across from a boy ready to boogie. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Nov. 2021 Still, credit the 74-year-old Close for being willing to boogie shortly after losing out on an Oscar for the eighth time — a record among living performers. Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 26 Apr. 2021 The Heat need a ballhandling guard who can boogie with it. Matt Eppers, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2021 Dance-party endings can be interactive and participatory, sometimes encouraging audience members to come onstage or else just get up and boogie in the aisles. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021 Around that time, Woods started collecting Amateur Championship titles and losing his ability to boogie to the beat. Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 8 Jan. 2021 Choose waves or the calm bay, and relax on the shore or stay busy surfing, paddleboarding, or boogie boarding. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing boogie
boogying
verb
variants also boogeying
as in bopping
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- bopping
- waltzing
- jitterbugging
- shimmying
- shagging
- tangoing
- jigging
- jiving
- shuffling
- prancing
- strutting
- tap-dancing
- dancing
- mamboing
- fox-trotting
- polkaing
- gavotting
- treading
- tripping
- twisting
- stepping
- hoofing (it)
- footing (it)