1. plural of shimmy; vibrating or shaking movements
2. plural of shimmy; lively dances characterized by rapid shaking of the body
Usage: dance

1. third person singular present of shimmy; vibrates or shakes rapidly
2. third person singular present of shimmy; dances with rapid shaking movements
Usage: dance

Examples

• The car shimmies when I drive over 60 mph.
• She shimmies across the dance floor with incredible energy.
• The washing machine shimmies during the spin cycle.
• The dancer’s shimmies captivated the entire audience.
• My phone shimmies on the table when it vibrates.
• He shimmies up the pole with surprising agility.
• The building shimmies slightly during strong winds.