Shaky
(adjective)
- Trembling or vibrating.
- Unsteady or insecure.
- Not firm or reliable.
Origin:
The word "shaky" comes from the word "shake" which means to move or cause to move back and forth or up and down with quick, short movements.
Examples:
- The earthquake left the building shaky.
- His hands were shaking with fear.
- The shaky ladder was not safe to climb.
- The economy was in a shaky state.
- The shaky alliance between the two countries fell apart.