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shaky

/'/S//eI/k/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Shaking or trembling; as, a <i>shaky</i> spot in a marsh; a <i>shaky</i> hand.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

    adj.all

    Examples
    A wobbly chair with shaky legs.
    Synonyms rickety wobbly wonky

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

    adj.all

    Examples
    Seemed shaky on her feet.
    Synonyms shivering trembling

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. not secure; beset with difficulties

    adj.all

    Examples
    A shaky marriage.
    Synonyms precarious

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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