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1boogie
noun boo·gie \ˈbu̇-gē, ˈbü-\
Definition of BOOGIE
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: earthy and strongly rhythmic rock music conducive to dancing; also : a period of or occasion for dancing to this music
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First Known Use of BOOGIE
1929
2boogie
verb \ˈbu̇-gē, ˈbü-\
: to dance especially to rock music
: to move or go quickly
boo·gied also boo·geyedboo·gy·ing also boo·gey·ing
Full Definition of BOOGIE
intransitive verb
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a : to move quickly b : to get going
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Variants of BOOGIE
boogie also boo·gy or boo·gey \ˈbu̇-gē, ˈbü-\
First Known Use of BOOGIE
1930
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