shake one's ass

Move hips rhythmically

To shake one's ass is to move the hips and buttocks rhythmically, usually while dancing.

The phrase suggests sensual or provocative movement: She was shaking her ass on the dance floor.

It can also mean to hurry up or get moving: Shake your ass, we're going to be late.

confidence

swagger

Confident, boastful manner

boldnessFearless readiness to act
empowermentGaining authority or confidence
fearlessnessComplete lack of dread

audacity · uninhibited · shameless · brazen · daring · unapologetic · showoff · strut · flaunt · fierce

party

dancefloor

Surface for rhythmic movement

nightclubEvening entertainment venue
clubbingVisiting nightclubs for entertainment
celebrationFestive event marking occasion

disco · revelry · bash · fiesta · shindig · karaoke · deejay · strobe · VIP · afterparty

dance

twerk

Squat and shake

grooveNarrow cut or routine
boogieRhythmic blues music
shimmyRapid side-to-side shaking

wiggle · bounce · sway · grind · hiphop · salsa · funk · jive · disco · swing

fitness

aerobics

Heart-strengthening group exercises

workoutStructured physical exercise
cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
exerciseActivity for fitness

dancercise · toning · squats · glutes · routine · class · instructor · warmup

Opposites

dance style/movement formality

shake one's assballroom dancing

Formal partnered dance styles

waltz · minuet · ballet · classical dance · foxtrot

physical activity level

shake one's assstand still

Cease all movement

freeze · hold still

bodily comportment/propriety

shake one's assstand at attention

Formal rigid pose

Family

shake, shakes, shaken, shaking, shaker, shakers, shaky, shakily, shakiness

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13