1. an imaginary creature or ghost used to frighten children
Usage: also spelled 'bogeyman' or 'bogey'; informal
2. something feared or disliked; a source of anxiety or dread
Usage: informal

1. to move or dance to rock music in a lively way
Usage: informal; often used with 'down'

Examples

• Parents sometimes tell children about the boogey to encourage good behavior.
• Don't let the boogey of failure stop you from trying new things.
• The team boogeyed down the street after winning the championship.
• She was afraid of the boogey under her bed when she was little.
• Inflation has become the economic boogey for many investors.
• They boogeyed all night at the disco.