shimmy meaning and definition

SHIMMY noun

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
   • synonyms: chemise, shift, slip, teddy
3. lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips

SHIMMY verb

Definition of shimmy (verb)

1. tremble or shake
   • "His voice wobbled with restrained emotion"
   • synonyms: wobble
2. dance a shimmy