shimmy
noun
an American ragtime dance marked by shaking of the hips and shoulders.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Kutluata has shimmied up and down more trees than he could possibly count in 30 years and is proud to say he has never fallen.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 16, 2020