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shaky Definition


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shaky
adj shakier, shakiest
    1. Trembling or inclined to tremble with, or as if with, weakness, fear or illness.
      Thesaurus: jumpy, jittery, nervous, quivery, faltering;.
    2. colloq
      Wavering; not solid, sound or secure.
    3. Disputable or uncertain.
      Example: shaky knowledge
      Thesaurus: doubtful, questionable, dubious; Antonym: certain, reliable, dependable.
Derivative: shakily
adverb
    Derivative: shakiness
    noun
      Etymology: 18c.



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