Boogied: meaning, definitions and examples
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boogied
[ หbuหษกid ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น danรงou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเฅ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geboogied
๐ฎ๐ฉ berboogie
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝััะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ taลczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎใผใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est dรฉhanchรฉ
๐ช๐ธ bailรณ
๐น๐ท dans etti
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๊ธฐ์ณค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงูุต
๐จ๐ฟ tancoval
๐ธ๐ฐ tancoval
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ plesal
๐ฎ๐ธ dansaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะธ ะฑะธะปะตะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แช danced
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษqs etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.