bumps and grinds
Provocative dance moves
Bumps and grinds are the characteristic movements of striptease and erotic dancing—thrusting the hips forward (bumps) and rotating them in circular motions (grinds).
The phrase often describes suggestive dancing more generally, whether performed professionally or at clubs and parties.
The dancer's routine was all bumps and grinds.
As a verb phrase, bump and grind describes performing these movements: couples bumping and grinding on the dance floor.
- shimmyRapid side-to-side shaking
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
- dance floorSpace designated for movement
- gyrateMove in spirals
- hip thrustPelvis-raising strength exercise
body roll · burlesque · sensuality · undulate · provocative · shake it · sway · tango · cabaret · body language · allure · hip-hop dance · striptease · strip club · thrust · stage performance · playful · salsa
bumps and grindsstillness
Complete lack of motion
glide · float · smooth sailing · fluid motion · graceful movements
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