shake it

Move your body

Shake it is a command or exhortation to move one's body rhythmically, especially while dancing.

The phrase often carries sexual undertones, directing attention to hips or buttocks: Shake it, baby!

It can also mean to hurry up or get moving: Come on, shake it, we're going to be late.

movement

wiggle

Move with small twists

  • jiggleShake with small movements
  • shimmyRapid side-to-side shaking
  • vibrateShake with small movements

quiver · wobble · sway · rock · bounce · tremble · shudder · flutter · oscillate · undulate

dance

boogie

Rhythmic blues music

sway · jive · salsa · tango · samba · hip-hop · disco · swing · cha-cha · mambo

encouragement

loosen up

Become less tense

get down · go wild · have fun · feel the beat · move it · strut · flaunt · confidence · freedom

energy

vigor

Active physical strength

oomph · pizzazz · spark · liveliness · vivacity · gusto · zest · enthusiasm · animation · dynamism

cocktail

shaker

Vessel for mixing drinks

cosmopolitan · bartender · mixer · jigger · strainer · ice · garnish · muddle · pour · spirits

Categories
Opposites
physical movement

shake itstand still

Cease all movement

freeze · hold still · be still · don't move · stay put

dancing/celebration attitude

shake ithold back

Prevent forward movement

keep it together · keep to yourself · keep your cool

enthusiasm/energy

shake ithold back

Prevent forward movement

calm down · take it easy · chill out · relax · tone it down

Family

shake, shaky, shaking, shaken, earthquake, shakes, handshake, shook, unshakable

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG