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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
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>
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