Shudder Definition & Meaning
shudder
- noun
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
- an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
- verb
- shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
- tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
"Shudder" in song lyrics
See how shudder is used in real songs:
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"Ay yo, when I shoot a rhyme I make you shudder"
Binary Star — Glen Close -
"Stone cold killer, you'd probably shudder"
Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli, Hi-Tek) — Got Work -
"NWA made cops shudder"
Sage Francis — Mainstream 307
Words that rhyme with shudder
Usage tips for "shudder"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does shudder mean?
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him" an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) shake, as from cold; "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!" tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
- What part of speech is shudder?
- Shudder is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does shudder have?
- Shudder has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).