Meaning & Definition of word "Shook"

Shook

/ʃʊk/

1. Past tense of shake; to have moved or caused to move from side to side or up and down with rapid or violent motion.
- Example: She shook the bottle before pouring the drink.
2. To upset or disturb emotionally or mentally.
- Example: The news of the accident really shook him.
3. To remove or get rid of, often by shaking.
- Example: He shook the dust off his shoes before entering the house.

Middle English: from the verb shake; the formation of 'shook' follows irregular verb forms.

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.

shake:

To move something with quick, forceful movements.

tremble:

To shake involuntarily, especially as a result of anxiety or frailty.

quiver:

To shake or move with slight, rapid motions.

Meaning: Extremely surprised or shocked.

Example Sentence: When I heard what happened, I was totally shook.

Meaning: Feeling anxious or scared.

Example Sentence: After that scary movie, I was shook all night.