shimmy

  1. Noun.  An abnormal vibration, especially in the wheels of a vehicle.
  2. Noun.  (archaic) A dance that was popular in the 1920s.
  3. Noun.  (rare) A sleeveless chemise.
  4. Verb.  To climb something (e.g. a pole) gradually (e.g. using alternately one's arms then one's legs.).
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) To vibrate abnormally, as a broken wheel.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive, rare) To shake the body as if dancing the shimmy.

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