Shakey

adj, name

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of shaky. alt-of, alternative

    "Erma thought for awhile^([sic]) and then with a shakey voice confronted Lisa and exclaimed, "I didn't think this would happen, but I will do this if it will help you."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    William Shakespeare. humorous

    "Greene: Master Shakey Poet, a word if you please? / Will: Shakespeare, Master Greene, my name is Shakespeare."

Synonyms

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shakespeare

Example

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"Erma thought for awhile^([sic]) and then with a shakey voice confronted Lisa and exclaimed, "I didn't think this would happen, but I will do this if it will help you."

Etymology

Clipping of Shakespeare + -y.

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