Definition of shimmer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
2
: to reflect a wavering sometimes distorted visual image
: to cause to shimmer
shimmer
nounDefinition of shimmer (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of shimmer was before the 12th century
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