Definition of Shaky

1. Adjective. Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect. "The bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky"

Exact synonyms: Rickety, Wobbly, Wonky
Similar to: Unstable
Derivative terms: Ricketiness, Shake, Shakiness, Wobble

2. Adjective. Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze. "Trembling hands"
Exact synonyms: Shivering, Trembling
Similar to: Unsteady
Derivative terms: Shakiness

3. Adjective. Not secure; beset with difficulties. "A shaky marriage"
Exact synonyms: Precarious
Similar to: Insecure, Unsafe
Derivative terms: Precariousness, Shakiness

Definition of Shaky

1. a. Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand.

Definition of Shaky

1. Adjective. Shaking or trembling. ¹

2. Adjective. Nervous; Anxious. ¹

3. Adjective. (context: of wood) Full of shakes or cracks; cracked. ¹

4. Adjective. Easily shaken; tottering; unsound. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shaky

1. shaking [adj SHAKIER, SHAKIEST]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shaky

shaking
shaking one's head
shaking out
shaking palsy
shaking up
shakings
shako
shakoes
shakos
shakt
shaku
shakudo
shakudos
shakuhachi
shakuhachis
shaky (current term)
shakycam
shalbe
shalder
shalders
shale
shale gas
shale oil
shaled
shalelike
shales
shaley
shalier
shaliest
shaling

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