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; see origin at shake, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

If you really hate the idea, please indicate by shaking your fist at the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

That claim was the subject of debate on Tuesday, with some wondering whether software skills were more vital to Apple's success given how artificial intelligence is shaking up the tech world.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Ghost had an allergic reaction to the water, known as cold urticaria, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Because cities normally produce a constant level of ground shaking, even a brief slowdown becomes easy to detect.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

All the years of being told it was dangerous have left a mark and I’m shaking as I reach up to open the hatch.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler