Definition

Describing something that shakes or trembles, often due to fear or instability.

Example

The quaky ground made everyone feel uneasy during the earthquake.

Conversation

Did you feel that? The ground felt a bit quaky just now.

Yeah, I noticed it too! It was kind of unsettling.

I hope it’s not going to get worse; I don’t like quaky situations.

Same here! Let’s keep our eyes on the news just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quaky → The word 'quaky' is derived from 'quake' (from Old English 'cwacian', meaning to shake or tremble) and the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'quaky' describes something characterized by shaking or trembling.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'shaking' ('quake') and remember that 'quaky' means it is characterized by that shaking.

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