boogie

/ˈbʊɡi/
noun
  1. A style of lively dance music, often with a strong beat, popular in the 1970s.
    • She loves listening to boogie from the disco era.
    • The band's new song has a fun boogie rhythm.
    • The DJ played some classic boogie at the retro night.
  2. A lively dance performed to boogie music.
    • The dance floor was full of people doing the boogie.
    • He learned the boogie from his grandparents.
    • They did a fun boogie at the talent show.
verb
  1. To dance energetically, especially to pop or disco music.
    • The whole family got up to boogie at the wedding reception.
    • They love to boogie at the weekend parties.
    • She taught her little brother how to boogie to the beat.
  2. To move quickly or leave a place in a hurry.
    • Let's boogie before the rain starts.
    • He boogied out of the room when he heard the alarm.
    • We need to boogie if we want to catch the bus.