shimmy
noun
an American ragtime dance marked by shaking of the hips and shoulders.
had shimmied
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past perfectof shimmy.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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"The lad had shimmied up a drainpipe on the outside of the building because he didn't want to go through the reception and ask."
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
