boogey

Monster under bed

Boogey is a variant spelling of boogie, used both as a verb meaning to dance energetically to rock or pop music and as a noun for such dancing or the music itself.

Let's boogey on down to the club.

The spelling with -ey appears less frequently than boogie but carries the same meanings.

Boogey can also mean to move quickly or get going: We need to boogey if we're going to make it on time.

dance

groove

Narrow cut or routine

  • shimmyRapid side-to-side shaking
  • shakeTrembling or blended treat
  • strutProud, showy gait

jive · hustle · funk · disco · moves · steps · routine · boogie-woogie · freestyle · get down

rhythm

beat

Rhythmic pulse or strike

  • tempoRate of musical performance
  • grooveNarrow cut or routine
  • funkDepression or groove music

syncopation · bassline · backbeat · downbeat · pulse · swing · cadence · drumbeat · polyrhythm · time signature

party

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

bash · shindig · fiesta · get-together · gathering · festivity · clubbing · afterhours · lounge · speakeasy

energy

lively

Animated and energetic

peppy · exuberant · vivacious · zestful · frolicsome · jaunty · upbeat · dynamic · vibrant

golf

over par

Exceeding expected strokes

putting · fairway · round

Opposites
emotional valence

boogeyguardian angel

Protective spirit assigned individually

protector · fairy godmother · comforter · guardian · savior

golf scoring

boogeybirdie

One stroke under par

eagle · albatross · under par · hole in one

reality/existence

boogeyflesh and blood

One's close relatives

Phrases
Family

boogeyman, boogeymen

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G