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🎹 A blues style 💃 To dance energetically
to boogie

to boogie

30 7.5
Dance energetically to lively upbeat music
  • verb
  • /ˈbuːɡi/
  • Informal
: bailar
  • When the party started, everyone rushed to the dance floor to boogie to the upbeat music.
  • Let's boogie
  • boogie down
  • ready to boogie

Let me put some music on in the car so I can boogie on down.

Examples

Synonyms

to dance
vsto boogie
175 1.0

To move quickly and lightly from side to side or up and down

is more forceful and sustained energetic movement to upbeat music
to groove
vsto boogie
  • Informal
24 3.9

To enjoy music and move your body to its rhythm

is the same enjoyment but emphasizes energetic upbeat dancing
to bust a move
vsto boogie
  • Informal
13 8.9

To dance with a lot of energy to show skill or have fun

is similar but always tied to upbeat rhythmic music
to bop
vsto boogie
9 6.1

To move your body to music in a lively way

shares playfulness but is more forceful and upbeat in style
to jive
vsto boogie
7 7.6

To dance in a lively, energetic way to jazz or swing music

shares liveliness but targets upbeat modern dance music
to get jiggy
vsto boogie
  • Slang
4 9.9

To dance in a lively, playful way

is similar but specifically tied to upbeat rhythmic music
to disco
vsto boogie
  • Archaic
4 4.8

To dance to lively music with a steady bass beat

focuses instead on energetic dancing to modern upbeat music
to jig
vsto boogie
3 6.4

To dance quickly with short jumps and kicks

is general energetic dancing rather than a specific traditional step
to hit the dance floor
vsto boogie
  • Informal
2 3.9

To start dancing at a party or club

describes active dancing rather than just beginning at an event
to steppin'
vsto boogie
  • Informal
1 8.4

Move your feet in time with music as a dance

is broader foot motion while the key stresses full energetic dance
to trip the light fantastic
vsto boogie
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Dance in a lively, graceful way to music

contrasts by favouring raw energetic rhythm over graceful style
to tear up the dance floor
vsto boogie
  • Informal
1 7.7

To dance with great energy and make people excited

matches high energy but centers on upbeat rhythmic music rather than show
to boogie on down
vsto boogie
  • Informal
1 8.8

To dance in a lively way to music

focuses on energetic movement specifically to upbeat music
to jive to the rhythm
vsto boogie
  • Informal
7.5

Dance quickly and happily to the beat of music

keeps that rhythm focus but specifically for upbeat dance music
to dance like a demon
vsto boogie
  • Informal
7.7

To move your body with wild, strong energy and little control

keeps intensity but is more controlled by upbeat musical rhythm
to get one's groove on
vsto boogie
  • Informal
8.6

Enjoy yourself by dancing with a lot of energy

adds a narrower focus on energetic upbeat dance music
to trip the light fantastic toe
vsto boogie
  • Archaic
9.9

To dance in a lively, elegant way to music

leans toward energetic, loose rhythmic movement rather than refinement
to shimmy on down
vsto boogie
  • Informal
9.1

To move or dance quickly toward a place

keeps high energy but without directional movement emphasis
to play booty
vsto boogie
  • NSFW
9.9

To dance or move in a lively, playful way at a party

is more about energetic rhythm and upbeat musical drive

Antonyms

to stand still
119 1.0

Stay upright in one place without moving

to sit still
75 1.0

Stay seated without moving

Idioms

full tilt boogie
  • Slang
1 9.9

At full speed and energy

Phrasal Verbs

to boogie on down
  • Informal
1 8.8

To dance in a lively way to music

Compounds

boogie-woogie
10 8.1

A lively blues style played on the piano with a strong repeating bass and improvised melodies

How Energetic

to cut loose
  • Informal
106 4.4
to boogie
  • Informal
30 7.5
to dance
∞ 1.0
to sway
80 2.4

Surface Forms

boogie infinitive
boogied past
boogied past participle
boogieing present participle
boogies third person singular

Etymology

Boogie probably comes from the lively music name boogie-woogie, a fast blues style that made people get up and move. That's why to boogie means to 'dance energetically'.