shimmy
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for shimmy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dance move involving rapid, alternating shaking of the shoulders or hips.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use shimmy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Believed to be a back-formation from chemise (a type of undergarment), mistaken for a plural form.
Full origin of shimmy →Frequently asked questions
What does “shimmy” mean?
The word “shimmy” means a dance move involving rapid, alternating shaking of the shoulders or hips. In plain terms, a quick side-to-side shaking movement, whether it is a dance step or an unwanted wobble in a wheel.
How do you pronounce “shimmy”?
“Shimmy” is pronounced SHIH-mee (/ˈʃɪ.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “shimmy” in a sentence?
Here is “shimmy” used in a sentence: “She broke into a little shimmy on the dance floor.”
What part of speech is “shimmy”?
Depending on how it is used, “shimmy” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “shimmy” have?
“Shimmy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dance move involving rapid, alternating shaking of the shoulders or hips.