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Definition of voguing

voguing

/ˈvoʊ.ɡɪŋ/
vo · guing
Past Simple:vogued
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Past Participle:vogued
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Present Participle:voguing
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voguing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A stylized, modern house dance originating in the late 1980s Harlem ballroom scene, characterized by angular, linear, and rigid arm, leg, and body movements that mimic high-fashion model poses.

Example

"The documentary explored the rich cultural history of voguing and its influence on mainstream pop choreography."

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• verb

1

To dance in the style of vogue, striking a series of dramatic, angular, model-like poses to music (present participle of vogue).

Example

"The performers were voguing down the runway as the crowd cheered."

• Rhymes for voguing

• Nearby Words

vogel pit viper
voghera
vogue
voguing
voice
voicebox
voiced

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century within the African-American and Latino LGBTQ+ ballroom scene of Harlem, New York, inspired by the high-fashion poses featured in Vogue magazine.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voguing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voguing
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