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SHIMMY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Shimmy.

Shimmy - as a noun

An abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)

Example: "He could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel"

A woman's sleeveless undergarment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chemise14shift11slip6teddy10

Lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

Shimmy - as a verb

Tremble or shake

Example: "His voice wobbled with restrained emotion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wobble13

Dance a shimmy

Example Sentences

"The shimmy of the car was caused by a loose wheel."
"Her dance performance had a lot of hip shimmy."
"The mechanic fixed the shimmy in the steering wheel."
"He did a shimmy and a shake on the dance floor."
"She added a shimmy to her walk to make it more lively."
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Word Game Points

Is SHIMMY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shimmy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHIMMY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SHIMMY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shimmy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHIMMY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SHIMMY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shimmy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHIMMY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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