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shaky
('/S//eI/k/i/ )

adjective (a)

  • Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • inclined to shake as from weakness or defect(adj.all)
    Example:
    A wobbly chair with shaky legs.
    Synonym:
    rickety, wobbly, wonky
    source: wordnet30
  • vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze(adj.all)
    Example:
    Seemed shaky on her feet.
    Synonym:
    shivering, trembling
    source: wordnet30
  • not secure; beset with difficulties(adj.all)
    Example:
    A shaky marriage.
    Synonym:
    precarious
    source: wordnet30
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