Synonyms for Shaky
Definition of shaky
adjective
- inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; "a rickety table"; "a wobbly chair with shaky legs"; "the ladder felt a little wobbly"; "the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky"
- vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze; "a quaking bog"; "the quaking child asked for more"; "quivering leaves of a poplar tree"; "with shaking knees"; "seemed shaky on her feet"; "sparkling light from the shivering crystals of the chandelier"; "trembling hands"
- not secure; beset with difficulties; "a shaky marriage"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "shaky"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like insecure, precarious, quaking can replace "shaky" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 13 alternatives available, "shaky" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Shaky" in song lyrics
See how shaky is used in real songs:
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"Then there's bombs on the street and us Brits get shaky"
Braintax — The Beast Is Us -
"I wiggity-won't let the game break me even though the game's shaky"
Das EFX — Shine -
"I forgot about tomorrow and now I feel shaky"
Diamond & the Psychotic Neurotics — Confused