pelvic thrust

Forward hip motion

A pelvic thrust is a sharp forward motion of the hips, typically with sexual connotations.

The move appears in dancing, exercise routines, and comedic performances: He did exaggerated pelvic thrusts on the dance floor.

The term often evokes the choreography from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or similar campy performances.

dance

hip-hop

Rhythmic spoken-word music

disco · twerking · grinding · voguing · salsa · swing · footwork · freestyle · popping · locking

sexual

intercourse

Communication or sexual connection

eroticism · sensuality · arousal · desire · passion · bedroom · suggestive · provocative · innuendo · grinding

exercise

glutes

Posterior muscle group

squats · bridges · fitness · workout · repetition · stretching · warm-up · aerobics · Zumba · coordination

Opposites
body movement type

pelvic thrustshimmy

Rapid side-to-side shaking

arm wave · hand gesture · jazz hands · head bob · head nod

sexual suggestiveness

pelvic thrustcurtsy

Respectful knee-bending gesture

bow · waltz step · minuet · gentle sway

Family

pelvis, pelvic, thrust, thrusts, thrusting, thruster, thrusters

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13