Meaning & Definition of word "Shaken"

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    Shaken

    /ˈʃeɪ.kən/

    verb:

    • 1. Past participle of shake; to have moved something back and forth.
      • Example: He had shaken the bottle before opening it.

    adjective:

    • 1. Moved or caused to move in a trembling or unsteady way.
      • Example: The earthquake left the buildings shaken and vulnerable.
    • 2. Affected by strong emotions, especially fear or anxiety.
      • Example: After hearing the news, she was left shaken and unsure of what to do next.
    • 3. Stirred or mixed thoroughly.
      • Example: The cocktail was shaken with ice before being poured into the glass.

    Etymology

    Past participle of shake, from Old English 'sceacan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shake it off:

    To dismiss something or recover from an unpleasant experience.

    shaken but not stirred:

    A phrase popularized by James Bond, suggesting something has been shaken but retains its essence.

    shaken to the core:

    Deeply affected or traumatized.

    Related Words

    shake:

    To move back and forth or up and down with rapid, forceful movements.

    quiver:

    To shake or tremble slightly.

    tremor:

    An involuntary quaking or trembling.

    Slang Meanings of shaken

    Meaning: Freaked out or startled.

    Example Sentence: After that jump scare, I was totally shaken!

    Meaning: Shaken up by a bad experience.

    Example Sentence: He was shaken after the car accident.