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Definitions for Boogie

[1] Slang : Disparaging and Offensive . a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person.
[2] boogie-woogie.
[3] a lively form of rock 'n' roll, based on the blues.
[4] to dance energetically, especially to rock music.
[5] Slang . (often followed by on down ) to go.
[6] to dance to pop music
[7] to make love
[8] a session of dancing to pop music

Words related to Boogie

disco, waltz, rock, samba, tango, sashay, ramble, drift, wander, mosey, loiter, meander, toddle, saunter, stroll, bop, swing, blues, boogie-woogie, ragtime

Words nearby Boogie

boofhead, boofy, booger, boogerman, boogeyman, boogie, boogie board, boogie-woogie, boogieman, boohai, boohoo

Origin of Boogie

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; of uncertain origin

Words that may be confused with Boogie

bogey, bogie, bogy, boogie

Word origin for Boogie

C20: originally African-American slang, perhaps from Kongo mbugi devilishly good

Synonyms for Boogie

Dixieland, bebop, blues, boogie-woogie, bop, jive, ragtime, swing, fusion jazz, hot jazz, improvisational music