Shimmy
Yes, shimmy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does shimmy mean?
noun
- an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels)
he could feel the shimmy in the steering wheel
- a woman's sleeveless undergarment
- lively dancing (usually to ragtime music) with much shaking of the shoulders and hips
verb
- tremble or shake
His voice wobbled with restrained emotion
- dance a shimmy
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for shimmy
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of shimmy
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SHIMMY.
Words you can make from shimmy
Frequently asked questions
Is shimmy a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Shimmy is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is shimmy worth in Scrabble?
Shimmy is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does shimmy mean?
Shimmy means: an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels).