Synonyms

quaky

American

[kwey-kee] / ˈkweɪ ki /

adjective

quakier, quakiest

tending to quake; shaky or tremulous.

quaky British

/ ˈkweɪkɪ /

adjective

inclined to quake; shaky; tremulous

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Other Word Forms

quakily adverb
quakiness noun

Etymology

Origin of quaky

First recorded in 1860–65; quake + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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To prepare young children psychologically, a "Quaky, Shaky" van, which can mimic a tremor, is sent around to elementary schools.

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Mrs. Glenn pays $10-a-week rent for her quaky quarters in "The Bottoms" but has got only $22.80 from welfare for a gas bill.

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Some said "The Kid" had been overworked by the turnstile-wooing Indians; others said he had become quaky on his pinnacle of fame.

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GRIPES: A bit quaky at higher speeds.

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Elsey saved a couple of papers with the President's signature; firm, strong in 1942, quaky and feeble by 1945.

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