What does "contoneo" mean in English?

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Spanish

contoneo

English

sway

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Alternative translations of "contoneo"

swing
wiggle
wriggle
shimmy

Examples of how to use "contoneo" in Spanish

Spanish
Caminaba con un contoneo exagerado.
English
He was walking with an exaggerated sway.
Spanish
El contoneo de la modelo fue elegante.
English
The model's sway was elegant.
Spanish
Noté su contoneo al cruzar la calle.
English
I noticed her sway as she crossed the street.
Spanish
El contoneo atraía miradas en la fiesta.
English
The sway attracted looks at the party.
Spanish
Me molesta el contoneo exagerado de algunos.
English
I find the exaggerated sway of some people annoying.

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Caminaba con un contoneo exagerado.

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