Shimmies refer to a rhythmic movement of the body usually associated with belly dancing. Although this term might not have many synonyms, there are a few ways to describe this dance move. Some possible synonyms for shimmies are twinkles, vibrations, wiggles, shivers, quivers, and jitters. Other words that could be used to describe shimmies are sways, shakes, jiggles, and trembles. While these words might not necessarily have the same connotation or style as shimmies, they could be a good way to add variety to your writing and explore different ways of describing body movements.