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Shimmy

usgb/ˈʃɪmi/Volume
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Expressing Excitement

Use 'shimmy' to describe a playful or joyful movement without formal dance moves.

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At the party, everyone started to shimmy when their favorite song came on.
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Quick Movement

The verb 'shimmy' emphasizes rapid and often small movements of the body.

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She shimmied through the crowd to get to the front of the stage.
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