shaky
Shaky (adjective) means trembling or unsteady, whether physically or figuratively. Example: “Her hands were shaky after the coffee.”
How to use shaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically trembling, or figuratively unreliable and uncertain.
Word forms
shakier comparative, shakiest superlative
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Her hands were _____ after the coffee.
Etymology
"Shake" plus "-y".
Rhymes for shaky
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What does “shaky” mean?
The word “shaky” means trembling or unsteady, whether physically or figuratively. In plain terms, physically trembling, or figuratively unreliable and uncertain.
How do you pronounce “shaky”?
“Shaky” is pronounced SHAY-kee (/ˈʃeɪki/ in IPA).
How do you use “shaky” in a sentence?
Here is “shaky” used in a sentence: “Her hands were shaky after the coffee.”
What part of speech is “shaky”?
“Shaky” is an adjective.
Is “shaky” a common word?
“Shaky” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.