Shakedown Definition
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
Usage tips for "shakedown"
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