shake

English

/ˈʃeɪk/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
  • (transitive) To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
  • (transitive) To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
  • (transitive) To disturb emotionally; to shock.
  • (transitive) To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
  • (intransitive) To move from side to side.
  • (intransitive) To shake hands.
  • (intransitive) To dance.
  • To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.
  • (transitive) To threaten to overthrow.
  • (intransitive) To be agitated; to lose firmness.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English schaken inherited from Old English sċeacan inherited from Proto-Germanic *skakaną (shake, swing, stir, escape) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)keg- (stir, shake).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)keg-

Gloss

stir, shake

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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