ALL meanings of quavery
qua·ver
Q q - adjective quavery tremulous 1
- noun quavery Apt to quaver. 1
- verb without object quavery to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear. 1
- verb without object quavery to sound, speak, or sing tremulously: Her voice quavered a moment and then she regained control. 1
- verb without object quavery to perform trills in singing or on a musical instrument. 1
- verb with object quavery to utter, say, or sing with a quavering or tremulous voice. 1
- noun quavery a quavering or tremulous shake, especially in the voice. 1
- noun quavery a quavering tone or utterance. 1
- noun quavery Music (chiefly British) . an eighth note. 1