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shimmy

/ˈʃɪmi/

Translations

shimmynoun

shimmies

/ˈʃɪmi/

шимми

The dancer performed a shimmy that captivated the audience.

Танцовщица исполнила шимми, которое заворожило зрителей.

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Synonyms

shimmyverb

shimmied

Past Simple

shimmied

Past Participle

shimmying

Gerund

/ˈʃɪmi/

дрожать

The dancer shimmied across the stage.

Танцовщица дрожала, двигаясь по сцене.

вилять

The car started to shimmy on the icy road.

Машина начала вилять на скользкой дороге.

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Synonyms

shimmyadjective

shimmier

Comp.

shimmiest

Super.

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "shimmy dress", "shimmy rhythm").

Synonyms

Definitions

shimmynoun

A kind of ragtime dance in which the whole body shakes or sways.

The dancers performed a lively shimmy that captivated the audience.

A shaking or swaying motion.

The car developed a shimmy at high speeds, making it difficult to control.

Chiefly US, dated: a woman's slip or chemise.

She wore a silk shimmy beneath her evening gown.

shimmyverb

To shake or sway the body from side to side, often in a dance-like motion.

She shimmied across the dance floor, moving gracefully to the rhythm of the music.

To move or climb using a wriggling or shaking motion.

He shimmied up the pole to reach the top of the platform.

To vibrate or wobble abnormally, often used in reference to vehicles.

The car began to shimmy at high speeds, indicating a possible issue with the tires.

shimmyadjective

Attributive: relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a shimmy dance or a shaking motion.

The band struck up a shimmy tune that had everyone on their feet.