Throw shapes
verb
To dance, especially in an energetic or skilled way.
The DJ was playing great music and everybody was throwing shapes on the dance floor.
Often appears as...
- throw shapes on the dance floor
- he starts throwing shapes
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To create or define something new, usually by brainstorming or innovating.
We spent the meeting throwing shapes for our new marketing campaign.
Often appears as...
- throw shapes for our new campaign
- start to throw shapes
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To strike various poses, typically in an attempt to impress or attract attention.
He was throwing shapes in front of the mirror, preparing for his date.
Often appears as...
- throwing shapes in the mirror
- start to throw shapes in front of people
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To dance, especially in an energetic or skilled way.
The DJ was playing great music and everybody was throwing shapes on the dance floor.
Often appears as...
- throw shapes on the dance floor
- he starts throwing shapes
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To create or define something new, usually by brainstorming or innovating.
We spent the meeting throwing shapes for our new marketing campaign.
Often appears as...
- throw shapes for our new campaign
- start to throw shapes
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To strike various poses, typically in an attempt to impress or attract attention.
He was throwing shapes in front of the mirror, preparing for his date.
Often appears as...
- throwing shapes in the mirror
- start to throw shapes in front of people
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Setting
Used mainly in casual or party contexts, not in formal situations.
At the house party, everyone was relaxed, laughing, and ready to throw shapes.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Dance
Implies dancing with a lot of energy and possibly skill.
When her favorite song came on, she couldn't resist and started to throw shapes enthusiastically.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Slang
Common among young people, may be unfamiliar to older generations.
My grandad was confused when I said I was throwing shapes at the club.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Setting
Used mainly in casual or party contexts, not in formal situations.
At the house party, everyone was relaxed, laughing, and ready to throw shapes.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Dance
Implies dancing with a lot of energy and possibly skill.
When her favorite song came on, she couldn't resist and started to throw shapes enthusiastically.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Slang
Common among young people, may be unfamiliar to older generations.
My grandad was confused when I said I was throwing shapes at the club.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Setting
Used mainly in casual or party contexts, not in formal situations.
At the house party, everyone was relaxed, laughing, and ready to throw shapes.
Pro Tip 2/3Energetic Dance
Implies dancing with a lot of energy and possibly skill.
When her favorite song came on, she couldn't resist and started to throw shapes enthusiastically.
Pro Tip 3/3Youthful Slang
Common among young people, may be unfamiliar to older generations.
My grandad was confused when I said I was throwing shapes at the club.
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