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Let's boogie
Meaning
- A funky, energetic way to say let's get moving or let's go. It is generally used when someone is excited to start an activity.
Fun, retro
Used in a sentence
- The band is starting soon, let's boogie.
- I have all my bags packed, let's boogie.
- It is a long drive, so let's boogie while the sun is up.
The backstory
The term boogie originated in the early 20th century in relation to blues and jazz music. By the 1970s, it entered general vernacular as a synonym for departing or getting active.
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