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SHOOK

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Shook.

How to pronounce shook:

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Shook - as a noun

A disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

Shook - as a verb

To pack (staves, etc.) in a shook.

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

Example: "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when i popped it open, soda went everywhere."

To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.

Example: "Shaking his head, he kept repeating "no, no, no"."

To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.

Example: "To shake fruit down from a tree"

To disturb emotionally; to shock.

Example: "He was shaken by what had happened."

To lose, evade, or get rid of (something).

Example: "I can't shake the feeling that i forgot something."

To move from side to side.

Example: "She shook with grief."

(usually as "shake on") to shake hands.

Example: "Ok, let's shake on it."

To dance.

Example: "She was shaking it on the dance floor."

To give a tremulous tone to; to trill.

Example: "To shake a note in music"

To threaten to overthrow.

Example: "The experience shook my religious belief."

To be agitated; to lose firmness.

Shook - as an adjective

Shaken up; rattled; shocked or surprised.

Example Sentences

"She was shook after hearing the news about her best friend."
"The frightened child looked shook after watching the horror movie."
"He was visibly shook by the unexpected turn of events."
"The accident left him emotionally shook and physically injured."
"She couldn't believe her eyes and stood there, shook."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOOK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shook is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOOK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHOOK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shook is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOOK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SHOOK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shook is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOOK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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