VOGUING
Etymology
Noun
voguing (uncountable)
(dance) A stylized form of modern dance characterized by photographic-style poses integrated with angular, linear and rigid movements.
Synonyms
• vogue
Source: Wiktionary
VOGUE
Vogue, n. Etym: [F. vogue a rowing, vogue, fashion, It. voga, fr. vogare to row, to sail; probably fr. OHG. wag to move, akin to E. way. Cf. Way.]
1. The way or fashion of people at any particular time; temporary mode, custom, or practice; popular reception for the time; -- used now generally in the phrase in vogue. One vogue, one vein, One air of thoughts usurps my brain. Herbert. Whatsoever its vogue may be, I still flatter myself that the parents of the growing generation will be satisfied with what Burke. Use may revive the obsoletest words, And banish those that now are most in vogue. Roscommon.
2. Influence; power; sway. [Obs.] Strype.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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