easy
The shaky table wobbled when I touched it.
What does Shaky mean?
not steady.
Dictionary definition
Moving with small quick movements, or not steady or certain.
Example sentences
Shaky in a sentence
medium
His voice sounded shaky before the presentation.
hard
The argument was shaky because it did not include enough evidence.
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What does shaky mean?
Shaky means unsteady, wobbly, or uncertain.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shaky?
Unsteady is close in meaning to shaky.
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This sentence shows shaky meaning not steady.
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Shaky
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shay · kee · strongest beat: shay
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WordShaky.
Partadjective.
MeaningShaky means not steady.
ExampleExample: The shaky table wobbled when I touched it.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- shay · kee
- Strongest beat
- shay
- Ending
- kee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on shay.
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Synonyms
Words like Shaky
unsteadyUse when something is not stable.
wobblyUse for something that moves from side to side.
uncertainUse when an idea or feeling is not firm.
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Word family
Shaky word family
Base word
shaky
adjective
shakier
More shaky.
adjective
shakiest
Most shaky.
adverb
shakily
In a shaky way.
verb
shake
To move back and forth quickly.
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Hint for students
not steady.
Common mix-up
Shaky is not the same as steady. Shaky means not steady.
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