boogie
boogie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A style of blues, rock, or disco music with a strong, repetitive beat, or a lively dance performed to such music.
"Everyone headed to the dance floor for a quick boogie before the band finished their final set."
A dried piece of nasal mucus (informal).
"The toddler giggled after wiping a boogie on his sleeve."
• verb
To dance energetically to pop, disco, or rock music (informal).
"The guests began to boogie as soon as the DJ played a classic funk track."
North American To move, leave, or proceed quickly (informal).
"We had better boogie if we want to catch the last train home."
Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in late 19th-century African American Vernacular English (often via 'boogie-woogie'), the word is widely thought to derive from West African roots such as Hausa 'buga' (to beat a drum) or Mandingo 'buga' (to beat).