Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shook-up
Adjective
ˈʃʊk ʌp
Definition
Shook-up means to be surprised or disturbed by something unexpected.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she felt completely shook-up.
- The sudden change in plans left everyone shook-up.
Meaning
When someone is shook-up, they are often affected emotionally or psychologically by an event or situation that has happened recently.
Synonyms
- disturbed
- shaken
- upset
- rattled
