Shakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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shakes

[ ʃeɪks ]

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milkshake

A cold drink made of milk, a sweet flavoring such as chocolate or vanilla, and sometimes ice cream, blended until smooth.

Synonyms

frappe, milkshake, smoothie

Examples of usage

I ordered a chocolate shake with whipped cream.
She loves strawberry shakes in the summer.

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shake hands

To grasp someone's hand and move it up and down as a way of greeting or saying goodbye.

Synonyms

embrace, greet, welcome

Examples of usage

We shook hands before the meeting.
He shakes hands with everyone he meets.

Translations

Translations of the word "shakes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sacode

agita
treme

🇮🇳 हिलाना

कांपना
झकझोरना

🇩🇪 schüttelt

🇮🇩 mengguncang

🇺🇦 трясе

🇵🇱 trzęsie

🇯🇵 揺れる

🇫🇷 secoue

🇪🇸 sacude

🇹🇷 sallar

🇰🇷 흔들다

🇸🇦 يهتز

🇨🇿 třese

🇸🇰 trasie

🇨🇳 摇动

🇸🇮 trese

🇮🇸 hristir

🇰🇿 сілкіну

🇬🇪 რყევა

🇦🇿 silkələyir

🇲🇽 sacude

Word origin

The word 'shake' has a long history, dating back to Old English. Originally, it referred to the act of moving something rapidly to and fro or up and down. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings, including the shaking of hands as a greeting and the delicious cold beverage known as a milkshake. The word 'shake' continues to be used in a variety of contexts today, reflecting its rich linguistic heritage.