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Shaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaking

 

[ ˈʃeɪkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body movement

Shaking is the act of moving rapidly back and forth or up and down. It can be a result of fear, cold, excitement, or nervousness. Shaking can also be a way to mix ingredients or to create a vibrating effect.

Synonyms

quivering, shivering, trembling, vibrating

Examples of usage

  • The little dog was shaking with fear during the thunderstorm.
  • She was shaking from the cold as she waited for the bus.
  • He started shaking with excitement when he saw his favorite band.
  • The bartender was shaking the cocktail to mix the ingredients.
  • The earthquake caused the ground to shake violently.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitação

🇮🇳 कंपन

🇩🇪 Schütteln

🇮🇩 guncangan

🇺🇦 тремтіння

🇵🇱 wstrząs

🇯🇵 揺れ

🇫🇷 secousse

🇪🇸 temblor

🇹🇷 sarsıntı

🇰🇷 흔들림

🇸🇦 اهتزاز

🇨🇿 otřes

🇸🇰 trasenie

🇨🇳 摇晃

🇸🇮 trešnja

🇮🇸 titringur

🇰🇿 діріл

🇬🇪 კომპანია

🇦🇿 sarsıntı

🇲🇽 temblor

Etymology

The word 'shaking' originated from the Middle English word 'shaken', which is derived from the Old English word 'sceacan'. The verb 'shake' has been used in the English language for centuries to describe rapid movements back and forth. Over time, 'shaking' has become commonly associated with fear, cold, excitement, and nervousness.

See also: shake, shakedown, shaker, shakes, shakily, shakiness, shakingly, shaky, unshakeable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,498 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.