quake

noun

UK/kweɪk/
US/kweɪk/

Definitions of quake noun

  1. Countable

    An informal term for earthquake.

verb

UK/kweɪk/
US/kweɪk/

Definitions of quake verb

  1. Intransitive

    To tremble or shake from intense fear, amusement, or any overwhelming emotion.

    • I quake with fear every time I think about giving a public speech.

    • The children were quaking with laughter watching the magic show.

    • Her entire body quaked when she heard the news.