Shakes

//ʃeɪks// name, noun, verb, slang

name, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of shake form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Delirium tremens; typically due to alcohol withdrawal. plural, plural-only, slang
  3. 3
    A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction. colloquial, plural, plural-only

    "[Recovering video game addicts] also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/05/china_net_addicts/"

  4. 4
    A fit of trembling or shivering. colloquial, plural, plural-only

    ""I remember having the shakes sometimes and thinking 'why am I doing this?', and then remembering the vision. Very few of us were extroverts and happy to go on stage."

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of shake form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Shake form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms
agueall oversall-oversblue devilsblue johnniesbumpiness

Example

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"On being introduced to somebody, a British person often shakes hands."

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wet dog shakes

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