boogie
|boo/gie|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈbuːɡi/
🇬🇧
/ˈbʊɡi/
energetic dance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boogie' originates from African American Vernacular English, specifically the word 'boogie-woogie,' where 'boogie' meant 'to dance.'
Historical Evolution
'boogie' changed from the African American Vernacular English word 'boogie-woogie' and eventually became the modern English word 'boogie'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dance energetically,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39