Boogies Meaning in English

word · lemma: boogie

US

ˈbuɡi/, /ˈbʊɡi

BOO-geezz or BUH-geezz

UK

bˈuːɡɪz

BOO-geez

Definition

Small pieces of dried mucus found inside the nose, often called 'nose boogies.' Used mostly by or with children. Also, 'boogies' can mean fun or silly dancing, but the nose meaning is much more common in US English.

Usage & Nuances

'Boogies' is informal and usually used with or about children. 'Pick your boogies' or 'wipe your boogies' are common phrases. Not used in formal contexts. Sometimes confused with 'boogie' (the dance or music style).

• Spanish: mocos (de la nariz) - bichos (niños)
• Portuguese (BR): meleca (do nariz) - catota
• Portuguese (PT): ranho (do nariz) - remela (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 鼻屎
• Chinese (Traditional): 鼻屎
• Hindi: नाक की गंदगी - म्यूस (informal)
• Arabic: مخاط الأنف
• Bengali: নাকের ময়লা - নাকের শ mucas
• Russian: козюльки
• Japanese: 鼻くそ
• Vietnamese: ghèn mũi - rỉ mũi
• Korean: 코딱지
• Turkish: burun sümüğü
• Urdu: ناک کی میل
• Indonesian: keler - ingus hidung

Example Sentences

You have boogies in your nose.

basic

Please wipe your boogies with a tissue.

basic

Kids love making jokes about boogies.

basic

My little brother gets boogies all over his pillow.

natural

She secretly picked her boogies during class.

natural

Ugh, there are boogies stuck under the desk!

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