phrase Music Slang

Shake Your Groove Thing

/ʃeɪk jɔːr ɡruːv θɪŋ/ · phrase · slang

An invitation to dance and move your body freely on the floor.

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Definitions

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A celebratory call to enjoy yourself through dance.

“It's a party — go on and shake your groove thing.”
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2

To dance energetically, moving your hips and body to the beat.

“Get out there and shake your groove thing!”
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3

An invitation or encouragement to let loose on the dance floor.

“The DJ told everyone to shake their groove thing.”
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Shake Your Groove Thing In A Sentence

Once the disco beat kicked in, she was shaking her groove thing.
He grabbed his date and they shook their groove thing all night.
Don't just stand there, shake your groove thing!

Origin & Usage

Popularized by Peaches & Herb's 1978 disco smash 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' the phrase captured the late-1970s disco era's joyful, body-moving spirit on packed dance floors.

People Also Ask

What does shake your groove thing mean?

It's an invitation to dance and move your body freely to the music.

Where did shake your groove thing come from?

From Peaches & Herb's 1978 disco hit 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' a defining anthem of the era.

What is a groove thing?

It's a playful way of referring to your body or moves while dancing — your groove, your thing.

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