throw shapes

English

Verb

throw shapes

(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]

Quotations

The Long Winters, Shapes (song),
I'm counting on you to throw more than shapes.

References

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