Boogied: meaning, definitions and examples

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boogied

 

[ หˆbuหษกid ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance move

The term 'boogied' is a past tense of 'boogie,' which refers to dancing energetically, often to upbeat music. It evokes images of lively, informal dancing that is often associated with the disco era of the 1970s. The action implies freedom of movement, joy, and often an element of improvisation. 'Boogied' can also suggest a sense of celebration or fun, typically in social settings.

Synonyms

danced, grooved, shimmied

Examples of usage

  • They boogied all night long at the party.
  • She boogied on the dance floor effortlessly.
  • We boogied to our favorite tunes at the club.

Translations

Translations of the word "boogied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น danรงou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‚เค—เฅ€ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geboogied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berboogie

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝั†ัŽะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taล„czyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใ‚ฎใƒผใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'est dรฉhanchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bailรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dans etti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๊ธฐ์ณค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tancoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tancoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ˆžไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plesal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dansaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธ ะฑะธะปะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒช danced

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qs etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bailรณ

Etymology

The word 'boogie' originated in the early 20th century, initially appearing in African American music and culture as a term associated with dancing. It is believed to have roots in the African American Vernacular English and was used to describe a lively, energetic dance style. The term gained widespread popularity during the disco era of the 1970s when disco music became a cultural phenomenon. The transformation of 'boogie' into 'boogied' reflects the evolution of dance as a significant social activity, emphasizing both the joy of movement and the communal aspect of partying and celebration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,739, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.