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
Christianne-English (Rare)
Davenport['dævənpɔ:t]
Elton['eltən]
Dane[dein]
Barnard['bɑ:nəd]
Armison['a:misn]