shimmy (Meaning)
shimmy (n)
an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips
shimmy (v)
tremble or shake
dance a shimmy
shimmy (n.)
A chemise.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shimmy
shimmy Sentence Examples
- The dancer performed a mesmerizing shimmy, captivating the audience with her fluid movements.
- As the car accelerated, I felt a slight shimmy in the steering wheel.
- The old washing machine began to shimmy and shake during the spin cycle.
- She added a playful shimmy to her walk as she made her way across the dance floor.
- The tree branches began to shimmy in the wind, creating a rustling sound.
- With a quick shimmy, he managed to slide through the narrow opening in the fence.
- The singer incorporated a shimmy into her performance, adding flair to her vocal delivery.
- I tightened the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars to prevent any shimmy while riding.
- The bartender expertly added a shimmy of bitters to the cocktail, enhancing its flavor profile.
- The shimmy of the train as it rounded the bend was enough to wake the sleeping passengers.
FAQs About the word shimmy
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The dancer performed a mesmerizing shimmy, captivating the audience with her fluid movements.
As the car accelerated, I felt a slight shimmy in the steering wheel.
The old washing machine began to shimmy and shake during the spin cycle.
She added a playful shimmy to her walk as she made her way across the dance floor.
