How to pronounce “throw shapes”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (Ireland, idiomatic, slang) To act tough or put up a front. For example, to threaten a person by making "karate chops" at them, without actually doing harm or knowing karate.[1]
• (Ireland, idiomatic, slang) To dance.[2]

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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