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Meaning of shimmy-shammy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Secretive, illicit activity or favor trading.

uncountable

Examples

“The four-month suspension is, in effect, the result of a little political shimmy-shammy. In return for some high profile Gorecki supporters endorsing Bob Spence, a judicial candidate favored by Thomas, he agreed to the four-month suspension.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Shimmying Shimoda Shimoji Shimon Shimonoseki Shimonski