throw (some) shapes



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throw (some) shapes

slang To dance, especially to popular music. Primarily heard in UK. If I've had a couple of drinks and the music is good, I can't help but throw some shapes on the dance floor. The flash mob started throwing shapes in the train station to classic 1970s disco tunes.
See also: shape, throw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bales[beilz]
Thalia-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Natanielnah-tah-NYEL (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
ŞErİF-Turkish
Vragi-Ancient Scandinavian
EllyEL-ee (English), EL-lee (Dutch)English, Dutch