Definitions

1. verb

to move unsteadily or totter, especially because of fear or weakness.

“She began to shimper when she saw the snake.”

2. noun

a person who shimmies or shampoos, especially a person who shampoos at a public bath or spa.

“The old-fashioned public bathhouse employed several shimpers to clean the customers.”

3. verb

to shake or tremble, especially because of cold or fear.

“He shimpers with cold when he goes outside without a coat.”