Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-shakes
noun
/ðə ʃeɪks/
Definition
A colloquial term referring to a state of nervousness or anxiety that results in trembling or shaking.
Examples
- After her high-stakes presentation, she was left with the shakes.
- He felt the shakes coming on when he realized he had forgotten his lines.
- Withdrawal symptoms included sweating and the shakes.
Meaning
The shakes can be experienced during intense stress or withdrawal from substances, often manifesting as involuntary body movements.
Synonyms
- tremors
- shivering
- jitters
- quivers
- twitches
