shakes

About 2.17 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun plural of shake
2. noun Delirium tremens; typically due to alcohol withdrawal.

   If I don't get a drink soon, I'll get the shakes.

3. noun A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction.

   [Recovering video game addicts] also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands.

4. noun A fit of trembling or shivering.
5. verb third-person singular simple present indicative of shake

Similar words

shake off shake up judder wag waggle didder tremble stir shiver agitate

Often followed by

his her the hands and off it a of