[Idiom] Question: Boogie oogie oogie meaning

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Guys, what does "boogie oogie oogie" means from the song A Taste of Honey?

Cuz we're gonna boogie oogie oogie
till you just can't boogie no more

Boogie?? Oogie? What the hell is that?

I need an explanation. Someone could help me?

And does someone know what "woogie" means from boogie-woogie expression?
 

Rover_KE

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It doesn't mean anything. The writer uses meaningless words to fill the rhythm of the tune with the right number of syllables.
 

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There were several songs in the disco era that spoke of "boogie." It's not supposed to mean anything other than dancing.
 

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"Oogie" rhymes with Boogie. It was made up just for that.
 

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I assumed it meant dance till they could dance no more, possibly with a sexual undertone. However, I never worried too much about the meaning.
 
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