SHOOK Meaning and
Definition
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Shook is a verb that primarily serves as the past tense of the verb "shake." When an individual shook something, they moved it back and forth or up and down quickly and forcefully, often while holding it in their hand. This action typically suggests a deliberate intent to create movement or disturbance. For example, one might shake a bottle to mix its contents or shake a rug to remove dust and dirt.
However, "shook" has also gained popularity as a slang term, particularly in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). In this context, "shook" has come to represent a state of extreme surprise, shock, or disbelief. It implies being emotionally or mentally rattled by an unexpected event, information, or experience. This usage has become prevalent on social media platforms, where users share their reactions to astonishing news or unexpected twists.
The slang usage of "shook" denotes a heightened emotional response, often characterized by feelings such as fear, confusion, amazement, or disbelief. It has also been adopted by mainstream culture, extending its reach beyond its initial origins. Consequently, "shook" has become a popular term to describe any intense emotional reaction to a startling or surprising situation, regardless of cultural or linguistic background.
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• A set of staves sufficient to make one cask or hogshead, or a set of boards sufficient to make a sugar-box, prepared or fitted for putting together.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SHOOK
The word "shook" is a past tense form of the verb "shake". The verb "shake" originated from the Middle English word "shaken" which came from the Old English word "scacan". This Old English word was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skakaną". The root of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "*skeḱ-", meaning "to move quickly, to jump, to shake". Hence, the etymology of "shook" refers to its historical development from Old English to Middle English and its roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages.
Idioms with the word SHOOK
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shook up
The idiom "shook up" is a colloquial expression that means to feel disturbed, shocked, or emotionally affected by a particular event or experience, causing a state of uncertainty, disorientation, or anxiety.
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all shook up
The idiom "all shook up" typically refers to someone feeling emotionally or physically disturbed, anxious, or unsettled.
Similar spelling words for SHOOK
- shucks,
- shoes,
- shack,
- shock,
- sheik,
- shikse,
- sheikha,
- shoji,
- shaky,
- Sook,
- shaikh,
- shake,
- shows,
- shogi,
- shuck,
- shako,
- Shakia,
- Shawgo,
- sheika,
- SHICK,
- shouse,
- shockey,
- shiksa,
- sheikh.
Conjugate verb Shook
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PAST
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT PERFECT
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