Looking for the meaning of the word SHIMMYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHIMMYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Shimmy
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 20th century: of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʃɪmi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dance the shimmy.
Short Definition:dance shimmy
Definition:
move effortlessly; glide with a swaying motion
Short Definition:move effortlessly
Examples:- her hair swung in waves as she shimmied down the catwalk
Definition:
shake or vibrate abnormally
Short Definition:shake or vibrate abnormally
Examples:- he braked hard and felt the car shimmy dangerously
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