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.