to dance to electronic music, at a rave or the like. the practice of making box-like punching motions in the air.
I can't really see Brian throwing shapes in the church of dance.
by Ali G. May 18, 2005
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The act of forming shapes in the air with ones hands and arms, whilst dancing - usually at a rave.
by Shalroth July 27, 2005
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1) to dance really, really hard
"Man, did you see Jennie throwing shapes at the party last night? She was so hot!"
by kth12 September 23, 2014
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Irish slang: acting aggressively (especially men) or someone who struts/walks in an aggressive manner
Acting aggressive - "your man was throwing shapes in the pub last night so I had to give him a few digs"
Mocking someone's walk - "state of your man - throwing shapes all over the place!" - is usually followed by an imitation of the way they walk
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also applies to the shapes one forms with their mouths while in the act of a guitar solo
he was really throwing shapes tonight
by buttwhipe June 11, 2006
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Slang to dance, especially to popular music
I don't have to be drunk to throw crazy shapes Liam.
by dia.b November 20, 2020
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