What does shimmy-shammy mean?
Shimmy-shammy means Secretive, illicit activity or favor trading..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Secretive, illicit activity or favor trading..
The four-month suspension is, in effect, the result of a little political shimmy-shammy. In return for some high profile Gorecki supporters endorsing Bob Spence, a judicial candidate favored by Thomas, he agreed to the four-month suspension.
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Shimmy-shammy means Secretive, illicit activity or favor trading..
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The four-month suspension is, in effect, the result of a little political shimmy-shammy. In return for some high profile Gorecki supporters endorsing Bob Spence, a judicial candidate favored by Thomas, he agreed to the four-month suspension.
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