Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shimmied
verb
/ˈʃɪm.i/
Definition
To move with a side-to-side swaying motion, often in a playful or rhythmic manner.
Examples
- She shimmied across the dance floor, captivating everyone around her.
- As the music played, the children shimmied with joy at the party.
- The snake shimmied its way through the tall grass.
Meaning
The act of moving or dancing with a gentle, swaying motion, often used in the context of lively movement.
Synonyms
- swayed
- danced
- wiggled
- jiggled
- slithered
