the shakes

noun

informal
: a condition in which parts of the body move uncontrollably
He drank too much coffee and got a bad case of the shakes.
The whole experience gave me the shakes.

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Don’t miss the shakes in flavors such as peach or Big Red, or the banana pudding. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024 My mental health was falling down the drain, getting the shakes. Brady Gerber, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024 Of course, the shakes will only be around for a limited time (and McDonald's ice cream machines aren't always the most reliable), so don't wait to get your fix. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2024 Elevation Burger Locations will be open and celebrating with BOGO shakes from 3-5 p.m. Fatburger Pick up burgers for the crew and don't forget the shakes! Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023 Sure, Monty’s is beloved for its burgers, chicken sandwiches and tots, but the shakes have developed a rabid following of their own. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023 When our server brought them over, our eyes were as big as the shakes. Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 31 Mar. 2023

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“The shakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20shakes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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