shakes
See also: Shakes
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Pronunciation edit
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shakes
Noun edit
the shakes pl (plural only)
- (plural only) A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction; usually following the.
- (informal) A fit of trembling or shivering.
- 2022 January 12, Adeline Ginn talks to Stefanie Foster, “A fantastic pool of female talent”, in RAIL, number 948, page 33:
- "I remember having the shakes sometimes and thinking 'why am I doing this?', and then remembering the vision. Very few of us were extroverts and happy to go on stage.
Verb edit
shakes
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shake
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shakes m pl