shimmied

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

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

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

Still, his performance of “New Magic Wand” was a highlight, made even more awe-inducing when he donned a flamethrower and shimmied about the stage shooting fire into the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Fig whined and shimmied until he wrestled from my grip.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas