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Definition of shaky

shaky

/ˈʃeɪki/
shak · y
Adverb:shakily
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• adjective

1

Trembling, quivering, or unsteady, especially as a result of physical weakness, age, or strong emotion.

Example

"After recovering from the flu, her legs still felt a bit shaky when she stood up."

2

Uncertain, unreliable, or open to doubt in quality, validity, or future prospects.

Example

"The defense attorney's argument rested on a rather shaky interpretation of the contract."

3

Not physically firm, solid, or structurally secure; liable to wobble or collapse.

Example

"We decided not to place the heavy vase on the shaky wooden table."

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• Rhymes for shaky

• Nearby Words

shakiness
shakingly
shakshuka
shaky
shale
shall
shallon

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shaky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shaky
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