shaky

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness.

   Her hands were shaky as she opened the letter.

2. 2
   adj

   Not firm or steady; likely to fail.

   The old ladder felt shaky, so I climbed down carefully.

3. 3
   adj

   Not reliable or certain; weak.

   His argument rested on some very shaky evidence.

From shake + -y.

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