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- [kwey-kee]
- /ˈkweɪ ki/
- /ˈkweɪk.ɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwey-kee]
- /ˈkweɪ ki/
Definitions of quaky word
- adjective quaky tending to quake; shaky or tremulous. 1
- noun quaky Inclined to quake; tremulous. 1
- adjective quaky inclined to quake; shaky; tremulous 0
- adjective quaky inclined to quake; shaky 0
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Origin of quaky
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; quake + -y1
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Parts of speech for Quaky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quaky popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
quaky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quaky
adjective quaky
- tremulous — (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
- aquiver — quivering
- palpitating — to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter: His heart palpitated wildly.
- quavering — to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.
- quivering — the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.