shakes

English

Noun

shakes (plural of shake or a plurale tantum)

1. (plural only) A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction; usually following the.

   [Recovering video game addicts] also have sleep disorders, the shakes and numbness in their hands. [1]

   When researchers either stopped the diet or administered an opioid blocker, the rats showed signs common to drug withdrawal, such as teeth-chattering and the shakes. [2]

2. Plural form of shake

Verb

shakes

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shake.