Meaning of 'shimmy'

Find the meaning of the word ‘shimmy’

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Meaning of ‘shimmy’

5 definitions found.

shimmy

noun

lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

noun

a woman's sleeveless undergarment

Synonyms: slip

noun

an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle, especially in the front wheels

Example: "My mechanic noticed a shimmy in the steering wheel."

verb

dance a shimmy

verb

tremble or shake

Synonyms: wobble

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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