English

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Etymology

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Clipping of Shakespeare +‎ -y.

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Proper noun

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Shakey

  1. (humorous, modern nickname) William Shakespeare
    • 2016, Ben Elton, “Star Crossed Lovers”, in Upstart Crow, season 1, episode 1 (television production):
      Greene: Master Shakey Poet, a word if you please? / Will: Shakespeare, Master Greene, my name is Shakespeare.

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