SHAKE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Old English sc(e)acan (verb), of Germanic origin

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate

tremble or vibrate

• buildings shook in Sacramento and tremors were felt in Reno

move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements

move with rapid, forceful, jerky movements

• she stood in the hall and shook her umbrella
• they shook the sand out of their shoes

upset the composure or confidence of; shock or astonish

upset composure or confidence of

• rumours of a further loss shook the market
• the escalation in costs is certain to shake the confidence of private investors

successfully deal with or recover from (an illness, injury, or negative feeling)

get rid of or put end to

• I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was laughing at me
• I've had this cold that I just can't shake

an act of shaking

act of shaking

• she gave her red curls a shake
• with a shake of its magnificent antlers the stag charged down the slope
• camera shake causes the image to become blurred

a fit of trembling or shivering

fit of trembling or shivering

• I wouldn't go in there, it gives me the shakes

a milkshake

milkshake

• don't miss the homemade cookies and shakes

an earth tremor.

earth tremor

a trill.

trill

a kind of rough wooden shingle, used especially on rustic buildings

kind of rough wooden shingle

• cedar shakes