shaking

American  

[shey-king] / ˈʃeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that shakes.

2. ague, with or without chill and fever.

3. Nautical. shakings, waste rope, canvas, etc.

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adjective

1. moving or swaying with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements; quivering.

Other Word Forms

• shakingly adverb
• unshaking adjective

Etymology

Origin of shaking

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; shake, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"I miss a peaceful night's sleep," an artist in Tehran told AFP, saying strikes the previous night were "so intense it felt like all of Tehran was shaking".

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Observations like these can improve understanding of how earthquakes unfold and help scientists better estimate the shaking that may occur during future large events.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

She and the rest of the cast, which includes Tom Felton and Heather Graham, engage in a delightful dance in each fight scene, the camera chasing them down and shaking the foundations of the building.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“We’re continuing to push the boundaries of innovation,” Super Micro wrote on X next to a picture of Huang shaking hands with Super Micro’s CEO, as Liaw beamed nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

My voice is shaking almost as much as my hands.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller