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

At the party, everyone started to shimmy when their favorite song came on.
Quick Movement
The verb 'shimmy' emphasizes rapid and often small movements of the body.

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