boogie

boo-gie · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A style of blues played on the piano with a strong, fast beat, characterized by a repetitive bass pattern.

  2. 2.

    [informal]A dance to pop or rock music.

  3. 3.

    [informal]To dance energetically to pop or rock music.

  4. 4.

    [informal]To move quickly; to leave.

Forms

plural: boogies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    boogie-woogie — a piano-driven blues style
  • •
    boogie on down — to dance or to leave
  • •
    get your boogie on — to start dancing

Related words

See also: blues, dance, groove
Synonyms: dance, groove

Etymology

Shortened from boogie-woogie, a style of piano blues that originated in African American communities in the early 20th century. The exact origin is uncertain, possibly from West African languages.