How to Pronounce "shimmy"
word
ˈʃɪmi
SHIM-ee
ʃˈɪmi
SHIM-ee
Definition
To shake or move your body side to side quickly, especially your hips or shoulders, often as a dance move or to wiggle through a tight space.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɪmi
British English
ʃˈɪmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHIM-ee
UK
SHIM-ee
Listen in Context
She learned to shimmy in her dance class.
The car started to shimmy when it hit a bump.
He had to shimmy through the narrow window to get inside.
Watch her shimmy—she really knows how to move her hips!