shake
/ʃeɪk/
noun
- An act of shaking something or someone.
- Give the bottle a good shake before opening it.
- A quick shake of the head means 'no' in many cultures.
- He greeted me with a firm handshake.
- A trembling or vibrating movement of the body.
- There was a slight shake in his voice as he spoke.
- She felt a shake run through her legs after the long run.
- The cold gave him a constant shake.
- A milkshake or similar cold, thick drink.
- The diner is famous for its strawberry shakes.
- Would you like a vanilla shake or a banana one?
- I ordered a chocolate shake with whipped cream.
verb
- To move something quickly up and down or side to side with short, rapid movements.
- She shook the rug to remove the dust.
- The dog shook itself dry after the bath.
- Please shake the bottle before you pour the juice.
- To tremble or vibrate, especially from cold, fear, or excitement.
- He was shaking with fear before the big presentation.
- My hands shake when I drink too much coffee.
- The ground shook during the earthquake.
- To upset or disturb someone's composure or beliefs.
- The accident shook the whole community.
- The bad news shook her confidence.
- Nothing can shake his faith in justice.