Shimmied is a word that is commonly used to describe a quick, slightly shaking movement. Affected by different cultures, shimmied may have synonyms such as wiggle, sway, jiggle, shimmy-shake, or shimmy-jive. An individual can shimmy their hips, shoulders or body, and this movement can have different meanings, such as celebration, flirting, or intimidation. The word "shimmied" can also be replaced by other descriptive words, such as a jaunty, sprightly, lively, or energetic movement. Depending on the context, shimmied can be interpreted in different ways, so having a lot of synonym choices can be helpful when trying to convey the right tone or mood.