What does shaky mean?
Shaky means Shaking or trembling..
Shaky
/ˈʃeɪki/ · adjective
Meaning
Shaking or trembling..
Definitions by Sense
- Shaking or trembling.
- Nervous, anxious.
- (of wood) Full of shakes or cracks; cracked.
- Easily shaken; tottering; unsound.
- Wavering; undecided.
Example Sentences
a shaky spot in a marsh
a shaky hand
He’s a nice guy but when he talks to me, he acts shaky.
For the college clinician, restless nights after letting a shaky student walk out of the office are an occupational hazard. Are the student's safety assurances credible? Will he or she make it safely through the weekend?
Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half.
shaky timber
For quotations using this term, see Citations:shaky.
a shaky constitution
Synonyms for shaky
Antonyms for shaky
Related Words
Word Forms
- shakier
- shakiest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shaky?
Common synonyms include precarious, rickety, unsteady, tottering.
What is the opposite of shaky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shaky in a sentence?
a shaky spot in a marsh
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