Definition of Boogie

1. Noun. An instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano).

Exact synonyms: Boogie-woogie
Generic synonyms: Blues, Jazz

2. Verb. Dance to boogie music.

Definition of Boogie

1. Noun. (informal) A piece of solid or semi-solid mucus in or removed from the nostril cavity; booger. ¹

2. Noun. (informal) Dancing usually prominently exhibiting movements of the buttocks. ¹

3. Noun. (context: skydiving informal) A large, organised skydiving event. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To dance a boogie. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive informal) To move, walk, leave, exit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Boogie

1. to dance to rock music [v -GIED, -GYING or -GIEING, -GIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boogie

boofier
boofiest
boofs
boofy
boogaloo
booger
boogerman
boogermen
boogers
boogey
boogeyed
boogeying
boogeyman
boogeymen
boogeys
boogie (current term)
boogie-board
boogie-boards
boogie-woogie
boogie-woogies
boogie board
boogie boards
boogie on down
boogieboard
boogieboarder
boogieboards
boogied
boogieing
boogieman
boogiemen

Literary usage of Boogie

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"boogie Boarding Hulopo'e Bay is an excellent beach for boogie boarding but use caution during large swells and high surf. Equipment can be purchased at ..."

2. Island Song Lyrics Volume 7 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"Ocean Schooner boogie (09/25/2004) (song#3494) Webb, Captain Matson was a mighty sailor man Now he's resting in island sand But the only music he could ..."

3. Island Song Lyrics Volume 2 by Larry W. Jones (2004)
"Hula Hula boogie (12/19/2002) (#730) Down on the island where the girls ... doggie That's where island folks go to do the hula hula boogie When I get off my ..."

4. Voices from Within the Well of Wishes and Worldly Feelings: A Collection of by Ric Dee Lars, C. F. J. Doebbler (2003)
"A spell was cast upon us, by the monster of boogie-boo. Using his magical black spell, placing us into his twilight chill thrill. No caped crusader came to ..."

5. The Best of Times: The Worst of Times by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1993)
"WEST VIRGINIA--THERE IS A boogie-MAN What do you think may be going on in West Virginia with the blast, laser shows and explosive blasting? ..."

6. A Treatise on the Venereal Disease by John Hunter, Freeman Josiah Bumstead, Ph. Ricord (1859)
"... AJ in most of cachi opon in the 1 I nevera there isa pienone to the boogie being ... that the pang of a, boogie often, removed that complaint. ..."

7. Island Song Lyrics by Larry W. Jones (2003)
"boogie Woogie Cheeseburger (07/07/2002) (#015) When you take your honey to a tropical isle And your baby says she wants to dine in style Rock ‘N Roll on ..."

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