SHAKE
/ˈʃeɪk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SHAKE
The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
"She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."
A milkshake.
A beverage made by adding ice cream to a (usually carbonated) drink; a float.
To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
"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.
"Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no"."
To move or remove by agitating; to throw off by a jolting or vibrating motion.
"to shake fruit down from a tree"
Examples of SHAKE in a Sentence
- "She replied in the negative, with a shake of her head."
- "He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."
- "Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no"."
- "to shake fruit down from a tree"
Word Details
Is SHAKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SHAKE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SHAKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAKE
39 words from the letters in SHAKE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHAKE in Word Games
SHAKE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SHAKE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAKE to find 39 additional valid words.