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Meanings of shaky in English

Inclined to shake as from weakness or defect.

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Vibrating slightly and irregularly.

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Not secure; beset with difficulties.

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Usage of shaky in English
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The pair signed a shaky peace deal last year but violence continues.
Reuters
2
The longest US bull market in history has been looking shaky recently.
The Irish Times
3
Quvenzhané Wallis is, however, looking shaky for best a best actress nomination.
The Irish Times
4
Inside was a note on lined paper, written in a shaky hand:
Into the Water
5
The letter case contained only a brief note in a shaky hand.
Surrender to the will of the night
6
But Washington's military pre-eminence was now looking distinctly shaky, the report said.
News.com.au
7
Also, avoid the glass of water if you are feeling very shaky.
The Guardian
8
It works great, although the Fring call quality was a little shaky.
Wired
9
But there are fears that could balloon and overwhelm shaky health services.
Radio NZ
10
NewTeeVee had an interesting post yesterday on the shaky future of Joost.
Wired
11
At a key moment, the Red Wings are looking shaky in net.
The Guardian
12
He breathed heavily; his eyes were not clear; his hands were shaky.
The Rustlers of Pecos County
13
Three decades later, that legacy is on shaky political and judicial ground.
Reuters
14
Below it was this message, written in a slightly shaky feminine hand:
Bag of Bones
15
The idea that decriminalisation increases drug problems was already on shaky ground.
The Guardian
16
I've been thinking about Pennsylvania, I said in a low, shaky voice.
God don't like ugly
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Australia
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