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shaky

adjective \ˈshā-kē\

: not strong or steady in movement, sound, etc. : tending to shake because of weakness, strong emotion, etc.

: weak and likely to break down, collapse, or fail

: not impressive or effective

shak·i·ershak·i·est

Full Definition of SHAKY

1
:  characterized by shakes <shaky timber>
2
a :  lacking stability :  precarious <a shaky economy> <performed well after a shaky start>
b :  lacking in firmness (as of beliefs or principles)
c :  lacking in authority or reliability :  questionable <shaky experimental procedures> <shaky data>
3
a :  somewhat unsound in health
b :  characterized by shaking
4
:  likely to give way or break down
shak·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
shak·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SHAKY

1703

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Rhymes with SHAKY

SHAKY Defined for Kids

shaky

adjective \ˈshā-kē\
shak·i·ershak·i·est

Definition of SHAKY for Kids

1
:  characterized by quivering :  not firm <a shaky hand> <a shaky voice>
2
:  likely to fail or be insufficient :  unsound <shaky arguments>
shak·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

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