shog
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʃoʊg/
KK: /ʃoʊg/
noun
Definition
A sudden, quick movement or shake, often causing a jolt.
Example
The car made a shog as it hit the pothole.
Conversation
Did you feel that shog when the train passed by?
Yeah, it was pretty intense!
I thought the whole building would shake!
Right? That kind of shog is hard to ignore.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
jolt
shake
tremor
Antonyms
stillness
calm
stability
verb
Definition
To move or cause to move with a sudden jerk or shake.
Example
The car shogged as it hit the pothole.
Tense Forms
Past: shogged
Past Participle: shogged
Conversation
Did you see how that car shog down the street today?
Yeah, it looked like the driver was having a tough time steering it.
I thought it was going to lose control when it shog around the corner.
Root Explanation
The word 'shog' originates from Middle English 'shoggen', meaning to shake or jolt. It is related to the Old Norse word 'skaka', which also means to shake. The word 'shog' refers to a sudden movement or jolt, often implying a shaking action.
Memory Tip
Think of a sudden 'shake' or 'jolt' — that's what 'shog' means, as it comes from the idea of shaking.
Visually Confused Words
shrog
sog
sho
hog