Synonyms for shimmy

Synonyms for (noun) shimmy

Synonyms: shimmy

Definition: lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

Similar words: social dancing

Definition: dancing as part of a social occasion


Synonyms: shift, shimmy, slip, chemise, teddy

Definition: a woman's sleeveless undergarment

Similar words: undergarment, unmentionable

Definition: a garment worn under other garments


Synonyms: shimmy

Definition: an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)

Usage: he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel

Similar words: wobble

Definition: an unsteady rocking motion


Synonyms for (verb) shimmy

Synonyms: shimmy

Definition: dance a shimmy

Similar words: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance

Definition: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

Usage: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio


Synonyms: shimmy, wobble

Definition: tremble or shake

Usage: His voice wobbled with restrained emotion

Similar words: vibrate

Definition: shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner


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