boogie

/ˈbuːɡi/ or /ˈboʊɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of popular music characterized by a strong beat and often with African-American roots.

“The nightclub played a mix of rock and boogie music to get the crowd excited.”

2. verb

to dance to boogie music, or to move one’s hips in a way that imitates this style of dancing.

“She boogied down on the dance floor with her friends.”

3. verb

to make a noise, especially a loud one, like the sound of boogie music.

“The construction workers boogied their machinery all night.”

4. interjection

used to express excitement or enthusiasm, especially when dancing.

“Boogie! Let’s get on the dance floor and dance!”

Synonyms

  • dance
  • swing

Antonyms

  • shuffle
  • trot