I. boog·ie noun
also boogy ˈbu̇gē, ˈbügē, -gi
( plural boogies )
Etymology: probably alteration of booger (boogeyman)
slang : negro — usually used disparagingly
II. boo·gie intransitive verb
also boo·gy ˈbu̇gē, ˈbügē
( boogied ; boogieing or boogying ; boogies )
Etymology: short for boogie-woogie
: to dance to rock music