How Do You Spell SHIMMIED?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪmɪd] (IPA)

The word "shimmied" is spelled with a double 'm' and an 'ied' ending. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is written as /ˈʃɪm.id/. The 'sh' sound is represented as /ʃ/, the short 'i' sound as /ɪ/, and the 'm' sound as /m/. The 'ied' ending is pronounced as /id/. The word "shimmied" is a past tense verb meaning to move or shake rapidly and smoothly from side to side. It is commonly used in contexts such as dancing or during a performance.

SHIMMIED Meaning and Definition

1. Shimmied is a verb that refers to a particular movement or action characterized by rapid, side-to-side or up-and-down shaking or shifting of the body or a part of the body, usually in a lively or playful manner. The word is commonly associated with dancing, particularly in the context of jazz or other vibrant, rhythmic styles of dance. It often implies a combination of smooth, fluid movements and quick, sharp motions.

   To shimmy can also describe the act of moving or shifting something quickly and energetically, such as maneuvering through a tight space or evading obstacles by agilely changing direction. In this sense, it conveys a sense of nimbleness, agility, or deftness.

   The term can additionally refer to the act of making a garment or fabric move in a similar manner, usually by rapidly shaking or flicking it. For example, a dancer might shimmy a fringe skirt to create a shimmering, eye-catching effect.

   Beyond the realm of dance and movement, "shimmied" can be used metaphorically to describe an action or behavior that is evasive, elusive, or shifty. It suggests a sense of slipping away or avoiding direct confrontation or engagement.

   Overall, "shimmied" embodies a dynamic, lively, and often playful movement or action, whether in the physical realm of dance, in the manipulation of objects, or in the figurative sense of evading or eluding a situation.

Common Misspellings for SHIMMIED

• shimied
• simmed
• shimmerd
• shimered
• chimmed
• shimed
• scimmed
• stimmie
• Semimiled
• Spummied
• Schimmied
• Shirmide
• Schammied

Etymology of SHIMMIED

The word "shimmied" has an interesting etymology. It can be traced back to the early 20th century when it originated in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is believed to have emerged from the African diaspora and the creole languages spoken in the United States during the time of slavery.

The term "shimmy" originally referred to a dance move characterized by rapid shaking or trembling of the body. It is possible that the word was influenced by West African languages, as dance movements with similar characteristics are found in various traditional African dances.

Over time, "shimmy" evolved and gained new meanings. In the 1920s, it began to be used more widely to describe a sudden side-to-side movement, often associated with jolting or vibrating motions. This usage was particularly prominent in jazz and dance culture of the era.

Similar spelling words for SHIMMIED

• shumate,
• shimada,
• shamed.

Conjugate verb Shimmied

CONDITIONAL

I would shimmied

you would shimmied

he/she/it would shimmied

we would shimmied

they would shimmied

I would shimmy

we would shimmy

you would shimmy

he/she/it would shimmy

they would shimmy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shimmying

you would be shimmying

he/she/it would be shimmying

we would be shimmying

they would be shimmying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shimmied

you would have shimmied

he/she/it would have shimmied

we would have shimmied

they would have shimmied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shimmying

you would have been shimmying

he/she/it would have been shimmying

we would have been shimmying

they would have been shimmying

FUTURE

I will shimmy

you will shimmy

he/she/it will shimmy

we will shimmy

they will shimmy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shimmying

you will be shimmying

he/she/it will be shimmying

we will be shimmying

they will be shimmying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shimmied

you will have shimmied

he/she/it will have shimmied

we will have shimmied

they will have shimmied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shimmying

you will have been shimmying

he/she/it will have been shimmying

we will have been shimmying

they will have been shimmying

IMPERATIVE

you shimmy

we let´s shimmy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shimmy

PAST

I shimmied

you shimmied

he/she/it shimmied

we shimmied

they shimmied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shimmying

you were shimmying

he/she/it was shimmying

we were shimmying

they were shimmying

PAST PARTICIPLE

shimmied

PAST PERFECT

I had shimmied

you had shimmied

he/she/it had shimmied

we had shimmied

they had shimmied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shimmying

you had been shimmying

he/she/it had been shimmying

we had been shimmying

they had been shimmying

PRESENT

I shimmy

you shimmy

he/she/it shimmies

we shimmy

they shimmy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shimmying

you are shimmying

he/she/it is shimmying

we are shimmying

they are shimmying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shimmying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shimmied

you have shimmied

he/she/it has shimmied

we have shimmied

they have shimmied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shimmying

you have been shimmying

he/she/it has been shimmying

we have been shimmying

they have been shimmying