shakedown

shake·down

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sheyk-doun]
- /ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn/
- /ˈʃeɪk.daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sheyk-doun]
- /ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn/

Definitions of shakedown word

noun shakedown extortion, as by blackmail or threats of violence. 1
noun shakedown a thorough search: a shakedown of prison cells to uncover hidden drugs. 1
noun shakedown a bed, as of straw or blankets, spread on the floor. 1
noun shakedown any makeshift bed. 1
noun shakedown the act or process of shaking down. 1
noun shakedown Also called shakedown cruise, shakedown flight. a cruise or flight intended to prepare a new vessel or aircraft for regular service by accustoming the crew to its features and peculiarities, breaking in and adjusting machinery, etc. 1

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Origin of shakedown

First appearance:

before 1490

One of the 26% oldest English words

First recorded in 1490-1500; noun, adj. use of verb phrase shake down

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Parts of speech for Shakedown

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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shakedown popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for shakedown

noun shakedown

barratry — (formerly) the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing of lawsuits
chicane — a bridge or whist hand without trumps
dupery — an act, practice, or instance of duping.
fast one — a shrewd action, especially when unscrupulous or dishonest; an unfair trick, deceitful practice, dishonest dealing, etc.: He pulled a fast one on me by paying me with a worthless check.

All 20 Synonyms of shakedown