Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of shake; to have moved or caused to move from side to side or up and down with rapid or violent motion.
She shook the bottle before pouring the drink.
To upset or disturb emotionally or mentally.
The news of the accident really shook him.
To remove or get rid of, often by shaking.
He shook the dust off his shoes before entering the house.
Etymology
Middle English: from the verb shake; the formation of 'shook' follows irregular verb forms.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shook up:
To be emotionally disturbed or shocked.
shook to the core:
Profoundly shaken or affected.
shook hands:
To greet someone by grasping their hand and shaking it.
Slang Meanings
Extremely surprised or shocked.
When I heard what happened, I was totally shook.
Feeling anxious or scared.
After that scary movie, I was shook all night.