verb
overshake
Overshake (verb) means to shake something more than is necessary.
verb
1
To shake something more than is necessary.
"Always shake hands at a job interview, but try not to overshake."
2
To scatter or chase something off by shaking it.
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Etymology
Formed from over- and shake.
Rhymes for overshake
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What is the meaning of overshake?
"overshake" (verb) means to shake something more than is necessary.
What are the different meanings of overshake?
"overshake" has 2 main meanings: 1. To shake something more than is necessary; 2. To scatter or chase something off by shaking it.
