Shimmy
(noun)
- A dance move characterized by a shaking or vibrating of the hips and shoulders.
- A vibration or shaking movement in a machine or structure.
Origin:
From the word "shimmy" which means "a dance move characterized by a shaking or vibrating of the hips and shoulders".
Examples:
- She did the shimmy on the dance floor.
- The shimmy was a popular dance move in the 1920s.
- The shimmy caused by the loose parts made the bridge unsafe.
- The car had a shimmy in the steering wheel.
- She was able to make her hips shimmy with great skill.