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Meaning of shaky
The primary meaning of the word "shaky" is describing something or someone that is unstable or unsteady.
Etymology of shaky
The word "shaky" has its roots in the late 16th century, derived from the verb "shake", which originated from Old English "scacan", also related to Old Norse "skaka", and Dutch "schudden", all of which are thought to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word "skakan", and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "kweg-".
Synonyms
unstable
unsteady
precarious
rickety
wobbly
trembly
quaky
quivery
jittery
jiggly
wavy
wavering
uncertain
doubtful
insecure
shaky
weak
fragile
flimsy
ramshackle
tottery
teetering
wavering
tremulous
quivering
nervous
anxious
fearful
apprehensive
unstable
precarious
perilous
hazardous
risky
dodgy
uncertain
unpredictable
changeable
volatile
mercurial
erratic
inconstant
untrustworthy
undependable
unreliable
Definitions
- (of a person or their hands) trembling or unsteady, typically because of illness, fear, or excitement
- * (of a structure or object) not firmly fixed or stable, and likely to fall or collapse
- * (of a situation or system) not stable or secure, and likely to fail or change
Usage Examples
- The old bridge looked shaky and I was hesitant to cross it
- * After a few too many drinks, his hands were shaky and he spilled his drink
- * The company's financial situation is shaky and investors are getting nervous
Antonyms
stable
steady
firm
secure
solid
strong
robust
sturdy
unshakeable
reliable
dependable
trustworthy
certain
confident
calm
composed
steady
balanced
even
level
smooth
consistent
predictable
constant
permanent
unchanging
fixed