shimmy
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noun \ˈshi-mē\ plural shimmies
Definition of SHIMMY
1
[by alteration] : chemise
2
[short for shimmy-shake] : a jazz dance characterized by a shaking of the body from the shoulders down
3
: an abnormal vibration especially in the front wheels of a motor vehicle
First Known Use of SHIMMY
1837
2shimmy
intransitive verbshim·miedshim·my·ing
Definition of SHIMMY
1
: to shake, quiver, or tremble in or as if in dancing a shimmy
2
: to vibrate abnormally —used especially of automobiles
3
: shinny
Examples of SHIMMY
- They were shimmying on the dance floor.
- I shimmied into my jacket.
- One of the car's wheels was shimmying.
First Known Use of SHIMMY
1919
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