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

It wasn’t long before my left hand and arm were twitching and shaking uncontrollably.

From BBC

“That little boy never would have imagined he would be in this position,” declared Jenkins, shaking his head.

From Los Angeles Times

A teenager who murdered his girlfriend's four-month-old baby by shaking him to death has been told he will serve at least 14 years in prison.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC