shaking

[ shey-king ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that shakes.
2. ague, with or without chill and fever.
3. shakings, Nautical. waste rope, canvas, etc.

adjective

1. moving or swaying with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements; quivering.

Other Words From

• shaking·ly adverb
• un·shaking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shaking¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; shake, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She recalls waking up lying on a settee in a completely different room, with double vision and her whole body shaking.

From BBC

A post on X the following day referred to a “monumental scandal shaking the regime” as “pornographic videos flood social media”.

From BBC

Mr Miller, 77, told BBC Scotland News his hands were shaking when he opened it.

From BBC

Seizures can affect people in different ways but can include uncontrollable jerking and shaking, losing awareness or collapsing.

From BBC

Although Harbaugh is in awe of his quarterback’s toughness that inspires teammates, the coach remains concerned about the hits Herbert is shaking off.

From Los Angeles Times