throwing shapes
Grooving with attitude
Throwing shapes is British and Irish slang for dancing, especially with expressive, energetic, or exaggerated movements: We were throwing shapes on the dance floor until 2am.
The phrase can be affectionate or gently mocking, depending on whether the dancing is impressive or awkward.
It sometimes extends to making dramatic gestures or putting on a show.
- groovingDancing enjoyably to music
- wavingSweeping hand gesture
- voguingStylized pose-based dancing
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- krumpingEnergetic expressive street dance
miming · showing off · showing out · popping · acting · posturing · breakdancing · salsa · expressing oneself · freestyle · dance moves · signaling · standing out · gesturing · moonwalking · getting down · jazz hands · improvisation
throwing shapesstanding still
Absence of motion
sitting down · rooted to the spot · planted · sedentary · wallflower behavior
throwing shapesblending in
Avoiding notice by conforming
keeping a low profile · holding back · self-effacing · understated
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