Words that rhyme with shimmy

Shimmy is a 2-syllable word with 9 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are kissimmee, jimmy, clingy. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of shimmy

noun
  1. an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels); "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel"
  2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment
  3. lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

Examples of "shimmy" in lyrics

See how shimmy is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Shimmy, shimmy... shimmy, shimmy"
    Christbearer — Shimmy, Shimmy
  • "Mind, body, and money - shimmy shimmy"
    Eightball & MJG — Alwayz
  • "jeep wrangler steering shimmy"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

jimmy
a short crowbar; "in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy" to move or force, especially in an effort to get something
kissimmee
a river of central Florida that flows southward to Lake Okeechobee

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shimmy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like kissimmee, jimmy, clingy create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "shimmy" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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