throw shapes
(Irish, idiomatic, slang) To act tough or put up a front.
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(Irish, 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.
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(Irish, idiomatic, slang) To dance.
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