SHAKING
/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of SHAKING
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"
A movement that shakes.
Examples of SHAKING in a Sentence
- "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 SHAKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHAKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHAKING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for SHAKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | a | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHAKING
100 words from the letters in SHAKING
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How to Use SHAKING in Word Games
SHAKING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHAKING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHAKING to find 100 additional valid words.