Shimmy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A woman's sleeveless undergarment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She slipped on a shimmy to add a layer of smoothness under her evening gown.
- The shimmy was a necessary component of her outfit, providing a seamless line under her tight dress.
- After trying on several different shimmies, she finally found one that fit perfectly and didn't show any lines.
- She felt more confident and secure wearing a shimmy under her sheer blouse.
- The shimmy was designed to provide support and comfort, making it a staple in her lingerie drawer.
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Meaning 2
An abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels); "he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Meaning 3
Lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.