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BOOGIE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word boogie. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word boogie. (close relations)
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bop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)

• the law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes

verb

• dance the bebop

• hit hard

dance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artistic form of nonverbal communication

• a party of people assembled for dancing

• taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

• a party for social dancing

verb

• move in a graceful and rhythmical way

• move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

• skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

jitterbug
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s

verb

• do the jitterbug

jive
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

verb

• dance to jive music; dance the jive

shimmy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)

• a woman's sleeveless undergarment

• lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

verb

• tremble or shake

• dance a shimmy

swing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity

• mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth

• a sweeping blow or stroke

• changing location by moving back and forth

• a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz

• a jaunty rhythm in music

• the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it

• in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball

• a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them

verb

• move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

• move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner

• change direction with a swinging motion; turn

• influence decisively

• make a big sweeping gesture or movement

• hang loosely

• hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement

• alternate dramatically between high and low values

• live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style

• have a certain musical rhythm

• be a social swinger; socialize a lot

• play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm

• engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends

boogie-woogie
nounn
noun

• an instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano)

Best Hypernyms For BOOGIE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for boogie, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
dance blues jazz music
Phrases (2)
trip the light fantastictrip the light fantastic toe

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