NYT Dictionary

BOOGIE

/ˈbʊ.ɡi/
NounVerbBOO-gieboo-gie · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A piece of solid or semisolid mucus in or removed from the nostril cavity.

Etymology

Origin: French

French bouger means to move as in a dance move.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boogerbogieget downboogie-woogie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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