shakable
shakable

shake


Definition: Meaning of, shake in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʃeɪk /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
shake shook shaken
Present Participle Third Person Singular
shaking shakes
  1. move [intransitive and transitive] to move suddenly from side to side or up and down, usually with a lot of force, or to make something or someone do this
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  2. body [intransitive] if someone shakes, or part of their body shakes, they make small sudden movements from side to side or up and down, especially because they are very frightened, cold, ill etc [=  tremble]
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  3. shake your head to move your head from side to side as a way of saying no, or to show disapproval, surprise, or sadness
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  4. shake somebody's hand/shake hands with somebody to move someone's hand up and down with your own hand as a greeting or as a sign you have agreed something
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  5. shock [transitive] to make someone feel very upset or shocked
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  6. shake somebody's confidence/beliefs etc to make someone feel less confident, less sure about their beliefs etc
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  7. somebody's voice shakes if someone's voice is shaking, it is not steady and they sound very worried, angry, or frightened
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  8. shake your fist (at somebody) to show that you are angry by holding up and shaking your tightly closed hand
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  9. shake a leg spoken used to tell someone to hurry, or quickly start doing something
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shake shakes
  1. [countable] if you give something a shake, you move it up and down or from side to side
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  2. [countable] a cold drink made from milk, ICE CREAM, and fruit or chocolate [=  milkshake]
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  3. the shakes nervous shaking of your body caused by illness, fear, too much alcohol, not getting a drug you are dependent on etc
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  4. in a couple of shakes/two shakes informal very soon
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  5. no great shakes spoken not very skilful, or not very good
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  6. get/give somebody a fair shake informal to get or give someone fair treatment
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shake used in phrases

  • milk shake (noun)
    1. British English a sweet drink made of milk with fruit or chocolate added
    2. American English a sweet drink made of milk, ICE CREAM, and fruit or chocolate
  • shake a leg (verb)
    1. informal get busy; be productive
  • shake hands (verb)
    1. take someone's hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation
  • shake off (verb)
    1. get rid of
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shake used in phrasal verbs

  • shake down (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive] British English informal to sleep somewhere such as on the floor or in a chair instead of in a bed
    2. [intransitive] informal to become organized after a period of confused preparation
  • shake out (phrasal verb)
    1. shake something out / shake something out of something to shake a cloth, sheet, piece of clothing etc so that dust and dirt fall off
  • shake up (phrasal verb)
    1. to upset or frighten someone by shocking or surprising them
    2. to make changes in the way that a company is organized so that it is more effective or successful
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