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.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Another note: The company recommends saline spray to soften boogies; wait 30 seconds to one minute and then use the device.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
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Noun
Is that because the rest of the song is more of a boogie?
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Another note: The company recommends saline spray to soften boogies; wait 30 seconds to one minute and then use the device.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
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“Boogie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boogie. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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