Shaking

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪk/

Shaking (verb)

  1. to move something back and forth or up and down quickly.
  2. to tremble or shiver slightly, often because of cold or fear.
  3. to mix something by moving it quickly in a container.

Examples

  • The dog will shake its fur after a bath.
  • Leaves shake in the wind during a storm.

Common collocations: shake the bottle, shake hands, shake with fear, shake uncontrollably, shake well

Shaking (noun)

  1. a sweet drink made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings.
  2. the action of moving something quickly back and forth or up and down.

Examples

  • A chocolate shake is my favorite treat.
  • She ordered a vanilla shake with her meal.

Synonyms of Shaking

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shaking

  • — When describing lack of movement.