quake
noun
UK/kweɪk/
US/kweɪk/
Definitions of quake noun
- Countable
An informal term for earthquake.
verb
UK/kweɪk/
US/kweɪk/
Definitions of quake verb
- 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.