1. a style of blues-based music with a strong, repetitive rhythm
2. a lively dance or dancing in general
Usage: informal

1. to dance energetically, especially to rock or pop music
Usage: informal
2. to move quickly or hurry
Usage: informal

Examples

• The band played a fast boogie that got everyone moving.
• She loves to boogie at school dances.
• Let’s boogie on down to the store before it closes.
• The boogie-woogie piano style was popular in the 1940s.
• We need to boogie if we want to catch the bus.
• The kids were boogieing to their favorite songs.
• He played a classic boogie on the piano.