boogie
Americannoun
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Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.
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a lively form of rock 'n' roll, based on the blues.
verb (used without object)
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to dance energetically, especially to rock music.
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Slang. to go (often followed byon down ).
We boogied on down to the club to catch the comedy act.
We're gonna be late—let's boogie.
verb
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to dance to pop music
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to make love
noun
Other Word Forms
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Conjugated Forms
Present
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boogiesimple
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boogiessimple
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have boogiedperfect
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has boogiedperfect
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am boogieingprogressive
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are boogieingprogressive
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is boogieingprogressive
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have been boogieingperfect progressive
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has been boogieingperfect progressive
Past
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boogiedsimple
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had boogiedperfect
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was boogieingprogressive
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were boogieingprogressive
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had been boogieingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of boogie
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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In Little Sam’s Island & Beach Fun, boogie boards and water toys sat unrented in the near-empty shop.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry grew up together in Macon, Ga., where they played Southern boogie rock, and moved to Athens to attend college at the University of Georgia.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
In their distinctive turquoise and pink garb, they have frequently been the Games's unsung heroes, and could certainly be allowed a brief evening boogie.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024
Beyoncé has never sounded more southern as she sings, "It's a real-life boogie and a real-life hoedown."
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2024
Mom rummaged in the storage area until she found two boogie boards.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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