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1shimmy
noun shim·my \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
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First Known Use of SHIMMY
1837
2shimmy
intransitive verb
: to move or shake your body from side to side
: to vibrate or move very quickly from side to side
shim·miedshim·my·ing
Full 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
First Known Use of SHIMMY
1919
Rhymes with SHIMMY
SHIMMY Defined for Kids
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verb shim·my \ˈshi-mē\
shim·miedshim·my·ing
Definition of SHIMMY for Kids
: to move the body from side to side <I shimmied into my jacket.>
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