shimmied
Example Sentences
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When Mom thought the oil was close, she would flick a little flour into it, and if it sizzled and shimmied just right, she knew it was ready.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025
She shimmied on ABC’s musical showcase “Shindig!” in the mid-1960s and danced in nine Presley movies, including “Viva Las Vegas.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024
In performance, while his bandmates concentrated on their instruments, Mr. Suzuki shimmied around the stage like a psychedelic imp, often barefoot and shirtless, his face hidden by an undulating mane of long black hair.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024
His wife then tied a bed sheet to the satellite dish and shimmied down to the sidewalk.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023
The headlights came on and the Wildcat shimmied out of the parking space.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
