boogaloo

/bʊɡəˈluː/

Definitions

1. noun

A style of Latin-influenced rock and roll music that originated in the 1960s, characterized by its energetic and danceable rhythms.

“The band’s boogaloo performance was a huge hit at the music festival.”

2. noun

A social movement and subculture that emerged in the 2020s in the United States, characterized by its association with right-wing extremism and anti-government views.

“The government’s response to the boogaloo movement was widely criticized as being too aggressive.”

3. verb

To dance or move in a boogaloo style, typically with energetic and carefree abandon.

“The crowd started boogalooing as soon as the music began.”

Synonyms

  • rhythm and blues
  • rock and roll

Antonyms

  • classical music
  • slow music