shimmy

• Nom désignant une oscillation ou un tremblement anormal, en particulier des roues avant d'un véhicule à grande vitesse.

A noun referring to an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle, especially in the front wheels.

1. Vehicle wobbleB2formaltechnical

   An abnormal vibration or wobble in a motor vehicle, particularly in the front wheels, often caused by imbalance or misalignment.

   Shimmy (vibration du véhicule)

   • The mechanic diagnosed a shimmy in the front axle.
   • A persistent shimmy at high speeds can be dangerous.
   • He felt a shimmy in the steering wheel and pulled over.

   Synonymesjudderoscillationshuddertremorvibrationwobble

2. C1formal

   A woman's sleeveless undergarment, typically worn as a slip or chemise.

   Combinaison (sous-vêtement féminin)

   • She wore a silk shimmy under her evening gown.
   • The vintage store sold lace-trimmed shimmies.
   • A shimmy was a common undergarment in the 1920s.

   Synonymeschemiseshiftslip

3. Lively danceB2informalart

   A lively style of dancing, often to ragtime music, characterized by shaking of the shoulders and hips.

   Shimmy (danse)

   • The dancers performed a shimmy to the upbeat jazz tune.
   • She learned the shimmy from her grandmother.
   • The shimmy became popular in the 1920s flapper era.

• Verbe décrivant un mouvement tremblant ou oscillant, souvent dans un contexte de danse ou mécanique.

A verb used to describe a shaking or wobbling motion, often in a dance or mechanical context.

1. Tremble or shakeB2informal

   To move or cause to move in a shaking or vibrating motion, often due to mechanical issues or instability.

   Trembler ou vibrer

   • The old car's engine started to shimmy at high speeds.
   • The washing machine began to shimmy violently during the spin cycle.
   • The loose wheel caused the bicycle to shimmy as he rode downhill.

   Synonymesjigglequivershakeshuddertremblevibratewobble

   Antonymessettlesteadystill

2. Dance a shimmyB2informalart

   To perform a lively dance move characterized by rapid shaking of the shoulders and hips, often associated with jazz or burlesque.

   Danser le shimmy

   • She learned to shimmy at the dance class last night.
   • The performer shimmied across the stage to the upbeat music.
   • He tried to shimmy like the dancers in the old movies.