voguing

American  

[voh-ging] / ˈvoʊ gɪŋ /

Or voguing

noun

1. a dance consisting of a series of stylized poses struck in imitation of fashion models.

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Etymology

Origin of voguing

1985–90; after Vogue, a fashion magazine; see -ing ³

Example Sentences

“O-O-O-Shae. He was voguing to Beyoncé,” the protesters chanted Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2023

“Ballroom is not a crime, voguing is not a crime,” said Kurt Ragin, an organizer with Playground Kiki who goes by Julian Lanvin in the ballroom world, told the circle of attendees.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Mr Sibley, 28, was voguing while he and friends filled up at a petrol station when men approached and told them to stop, friends reported.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2023

Much of the group’s choreography involves elements of voguing, a style created by queer Black and Latino dancers.

From New York Times • May 16, 2023

Although the performance aspect of voguing is important, he said, its ability to bring people together gave the scene deeper meaning.

From Reuters