English to English Dictionary

Shook

Past tense of shake; to have moved or caused to move with quick, short movements.

Shook-Up

Emotionally disturbed or unsettled.

Shoot

To propel a projectile from a weapon.

Shoot the breeze

To converse casually and aimlessly about unimportant matters; to chat idly.

Shoot the bull

To spend time chatting idly or talking about unimportant things with friends or acquaintances.

Shoot-off

An extra contest, match, or period of play held to decide the winner when competitors are tied.

Shooting Star

A meteor that appears as a bright streak of light in the sky when it enters the Earth's atmosphere.

Shootout

A situation in which two or more people shoot at each other, typically in a violent confrontation.

Shop

A building or part of a building where goods or services are sold.

Shop-talk

The specialized terminology, jargon, or conversation concerning the work or profession of a particular group.

Shopkeeper

A person who owns or manages a shop.

Shopper-acquisition

The process or marketing strategy of attracting and converting potential consumers into paying customers for a retail brand or store.