Shimmy Definition
shimmy
noun
- an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels); "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel"
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips
verb
- tremble or shake; "His voice wobbled with restrained emotion"
- dance a shimmy
"Shimmy" in song lyrics
See how shimmy is used in real songs:
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"Shimmy, shimmy... shimmy, shimmy"
Christbearer — Shimmy, Shimmy -
"Mind, body, and money - shimmy shimmy"
Eightball & MJG — Alwayz -
"jeep wrangler steering shimmy"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with shimmy
Usage tips for "shimmy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shimmy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shimmy to find words that pair well.