Definition of "shimmied" []

• Present participle of shimmy. (verb)

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• "As is the tradition with this music, people danced—most adults did awkward jigs while the kids shimmied around as band members smiled encouragement."
• "On a branch outside a sparrow flexed its wings and shimmied side to side in a palsied dance."
• "(She sells the same meatballs at a cart outside of her midtown restaurant, Mia Dona.) "I can't believe I won," shrilled Ms. Arpaia, as she shimmied to the stage in black suede boots and a tiny red dress."