Shake Definition
shake
noun
- building material used as siding or roofing
- frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
- a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
- grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
- a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
- causing to move repeatedly from side to side
verb
- move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
- move with or as if with a tremor; "his hands shook"
- shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively; "The old engine was juddering"
- move back and forth or sideways; "the ship was rocking"; "the tall building swayed"; "She rocked back and forth on her feet"
- undermine or cause to waver; "my faith has been shaken"; "The bad news shook her hopes"
- stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
- get rid of; "I couldn't shake the car that was following me"
- bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking; "He was shaken from his dreams"; "shake the salt out of the salt shaker"
- shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state; "shake one's head"; "She shook her finger at the naughty students"; "The old enemies shook hands"; "Don't shake your fist at me!"
"Shake" in song lyrics
See how shake is used in real songs:
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"And all that salt that you shake"
2nd II None — Stragglaz -
"I gotta weigh that shake"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Mac — Big Toys -
"and everything your momma gave you girl is yours to shake"
69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv
Words that rhyme with shake
Usage tips for "shake"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shake" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shake to find words that pair well.