Shaking
/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Shaking
verb
- To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
"He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."
- To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
"Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no"."
- To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
"to shake fruit down from a tree"
- To disturb emotionally; to shock.
"He was shaken by what had happened."
- To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).
"I can't shake the feeling that I forgot something."
Anagrams of Shaking
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
h4
a1
k5
i1
n1
g2
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Shaking
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Shaking"
Shaking is a 7-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Shaking" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shaking" is a high-scoring word.