boogie

v. to dance to music, usually in an energetic or happy way.

v. to dance in an energetic or rhythmic fashion, typically to pop, rock, or disco music.

“The wedding guests started to boogie as soon as the band played a classic disco song.”

“Despite the cramped conditions of the basement club, the crowd continued to boogie with uninhibited enthusiasm until the early hours of the morning.”

Informal

v. to move fast or to leave a place in a hurry.

v. to depart or move at a rapid pace. Intransitive use often found in the phrase 'boogie on out'.

“We should probably boogie if we want to catch the last train home.”

“Realising they were nearly twenty minutes late for the reservation, the group decided to boogie across town rather than wait for a taxi.”

Informal · American English

n. a small piece of dried mucus from inside your nose.

n. a piece of dried or semi-solid nasal mucus.

“The little boy didn't realise he had a boogie on his face after playing outside.”

“The toddler was blissfully unaware of the boogie clinging to his upper lip as he smiled for the family photograph.”

Informal · British English