Shakedown Definition & Meaning
shakedown
- adjective
- intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system; "a shakedown cruise"
- noun
- initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown"
- a very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs"
- extortion of money (as by blackmail)
"Shakedown" in song lyrics
See how shakedown is used in real songs:
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"I'm ready now, givin' these rappers lyrical shakedown"
A.G. f/ Diamond D, Kool Chuck — No Where to Go -
"It's the king of the underground sound, get ready for the Industry Shakedown"
Freddie Foxxx — Bumpy Knuckles Baby -
"The Industry Shakedown"
Freddie Foxxx (Bumpy Knuckles) — Industry Shakedown
Words that rhyme with shakedown
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shakedown mean?
- intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system; "a shakedown cruise" initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state; "the new industry's economic shakedown" a very thorough search of a person or a place; "a shakedown by the police uncovered the drugs" extortion of money (as by blackmail)
- What part of speech is shakedown?
- Shakedown is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does shakedown have?
- Shakedown has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).