SHAKEN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SHAKEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHAKEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Shaken

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʃeɪk(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Short Definition:

past participle of tear

Word: Shaken

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈʃeɪk(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having had one's composure or confidence upset; shocked or disturbed

Short Definition:

shocked or upset

Examples:
  • the two boys were very shaken
  • I was OK, but a little shaken
  • she was visibly shaken and upset when she returned
Definition:

(of a drink, especially a cocktail) prepared by being mixed and shaken with ice in a container

Short Definition:

(of cocktail) mixed by being shaken with ice in container

Examples:
  • shaken drinks are more diluted (and colder) than those that are stirred

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