Shaking

/ˈʃeɪ.kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or result of moving back and forth or up and down in a jerky or rapid manner.

The shaking of the ground during the earthquake was terrifying.

A physical tremor or quiver, often due to emotion or physical stimulus.

The sudden shaking of her hands made it difficult for her to write.

An act of shaking hands as a form of greeting or agreement.

After negotiating, they concluded their deal with a firm shaking of hands.

verb

The act of moving or causing to move up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful movements.

She was shaking the tree to make the apples fall.

To tremble or vibrate as a result of fear, cold, or excitement.

He stood there shaking from head to toe after the scary movie.

To overthrow or disrupt something, especially in a political context.

The scandal was shaking the foundations of the government.

Old English 'sceacan', meaning to move or vibrate.

shaking hands

A greeting involving the grasping of hands and moving them up and down.

shaking in one's boots

To be very scared or nervous.

shaking down

To extort or demand payment in a threatening manner.

shake

To move (something) up and down or back and forth.

tremor

An involuntary quivering or shaking movement.

quiver

A slight tremble or shake.

To shake things up

We need to shake things up around here to get better results.

Shake it off

Just shake it off and don't let the negativity get to you.