“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
SHAKILY
shakily
(adverb) in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking; “‘I--I’m going to make you a cup of tea’, she explained shakily”
shakily
(adverb) in an insecurely shaky manner; “this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
shakily (comparative more shakily, superlative most shakily)
In a shaky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
SHAKY
Shak"y, a. [Compar. Shakier; superl. Shakiest.]
1. Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand. Thackeray.
2. Full of shakes or cracks; cracked; as, shaky timber. Gwilt.
3. Easily shaken; tottering; unsound; as, a shaky constitution; shaky business credit. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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