Meaning of the word boogie in English

What does boogie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boogie

US /ˈbʊ.ɡi/

UK /ˈbʊ.ɡi/

dance to pop or rock music

Example:

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Let's boogie down to the disco.

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The band started to play, and everyone began to boogie.

Synonym:

dance groove jive shake a leg

leave a place, especially quickly

Example:

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I've got to boogie, I'm late for my appointment.

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Let's boogie out of here before it gets too crowded.

Synonym:

leave depart split scram skedaddle

a style of blues played on the piano with a strong, fast, repetitive bass part

Example:

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He played a lively boogie on the piano.

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The band's new song has a great boogie rhythm.

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boogie-woogie