Meaning & Definition of word "Quiver"

Quiver

/ˈkwɪvər/

noun:

  • 1. A slight shake or tremble.
    • Example: There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke.
  • 2. A container for holding arrows.
    • Example: The archer reached for an arrow in his quiver before taking aim.

verb:

  • 1. To shake or move with a slight, rapid motion.
    • Example: She began to quiver with excitement when she saw the surprise.
  • 2. To tremble or shiver, as from fear or cold.
    • Example: He could feel his body quiver as the temperature dropped.

Etymology

Middle English 'quiveren' meaning to tremble, derived from Old English 'cwifrian'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quiver with excitement:

to shake or tremble due to excitement or fear

quiver in one's boots:

to feel very afraid or nervous

quiver of arrows:

a collection of arrows, typically kept in a case

Related Words

tremble:

to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty

shiver:

to shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

quaking:

shaking or trembling typically in response to fear or anxiety

Slang Meanings of quiver

Meaning: to shake with anticipation or excitement

Example Sentence: I was quivering with excitement when I heard the news.

Meaning: to be very nervous about something

Example Sentence: I'm quivering about my presentation tomorrow.