"Electric Boogaloo" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ɪˌlɛktɹɪk ˈbuːɡəˌluː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /-ˌbuːɡəˈluː/ [Received-Pronunciation], /əˌlɛktɹɪk ˈbuɡəˌlu/ [General-American], /iˌlɛktɹɪk-/ [General-American], /-ˌbʊɡəˈlu/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Electric Boogaloo.wav
Etymology: From the title of the film Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984), a sequel to Breakin’ (1984), from electric boogaloo (“type of freestyle, improvised street dance emphasizing fluid movements of the joints and limbs combined with popping”): see more at boogaloo (“genre of music that blends rhythm and blues and soul music with Cuban-style rhythms; style of dance to this music; type of freestyle, improvisational street dance incorporating soulful steps and robotic movements; etc.”). Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Electric Boogaloo}} Electric Boogaloo
  1. (humorous) Used as the subtitle of an imagined sequel of a film, television show, etc. Tags: humorous Related terms: boogaloo, electric boogaloo
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          "text": "But I just wanted to feel like I was stepping outside of my box. It's a different time in history. I can't go, \"And I'm from Mars!\" without it being Bowie II: Electric Boogaloo, except fat.",
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