quaky

[ kwey-kee ]

adjective

, quak·i·er, quak·i·est.

1. tending to quake; shaky or tremulous.

quaky

/ ˈkweɪkɪ /

adjective

1. inclined to quake; shaky; tremulous

Derived Forms

• ˈquakily, adverb
• ˈquakiness, noun

Other Words From

• quaki·ly adverb
• quaki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of quaky¹

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

Example Sentences

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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