quaky
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- quakily adverb
- quakiness noun
Etymology
Origin of quaky
Example Sentences
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To prepare young children psychologically, a "Quaky, Shaky" van, which can mimic a tremor, is sent around to elementary schools.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some said "The Kid" had been overworked by the turnstile-wooing Indians; others said he had become quaky on his pinnacle of fame.
From Time Magazine Archive
GRIPES: A bit quaky at higher speeds.
From Time Magazine Archive
Elsey saved a couple of papers with the President's signature; firm, strong in 1942, quaky and feeble by 1945.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was kind of quaky, too, I admit, going along, getting nearer and nearer all the time.
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