shimmy
noun
an American ragtime dance marked by shaking of the hips and shoulders.
has shimmied
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present perfectof shimmy (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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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
