shaking

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

Other forms: shakings

Definitions of shaking

1. noun

   the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
   types:

   jiggle, joggle

   a slight irregular shaking motion

   type of:

   agitation

   the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
2. noun

   a shaky motion
   synonyms: palpitation, quiver, quivering, shakiness, trembling, vibration

   types:

   tremolo

   (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones

   tremor

   shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease)

   essential tremor

   tremor of unknown cause (usually of the hands and head) that develops in older people; often mistaken for Parkinsonism but is not life-threatening and can usually be kept under control

   type of:

   motion

   a state of change