Shake it Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
SHAYK-it, SHAYK-it
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt
SHAYK-it
Definition
A casual expression meaning to move something back and forth quickly, or, in informal speech, to dance or move your body energetically, often to music.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mainly used in pop music or when talking about dancing energetically. Often heard as encouragement on dance floors ('Come on, shake it!'). Can literally mean to shake an object, but is more commonly about moving your body or dancing.
Spanish: sacúdelo - menea (el cuerpo) - mueve (algo rápido)Portuguese (BR): sacuda isso - mexa-se (dançar) - agite issoPortuguese (PT): abanar isso - mexe-te (dançar) - agita issoChinese (Simplified): 摇一摇 - 跳起来（跳舞）Chinese (Traditional): 搖一搖 - 跳起來（跳舞）Hindi: इसे हिलाओ - डांस करोArabic: رجها - حرك جسمك (رقص)Bengali: এটি নাড়াও - নাচোRussian: потряси этим - потанцуйJapanese: シェイクして - 踊ってVietnamese: lắc nó - nhảy điKorean: 흔들어봐 - 춤춰봐Turkish: salla bunu - dans etUrdu: اسے ہلاؤ - ڈانس کروIndonesian: goyangkan itu - menari
Example Sentences
The teacher said, 'Shake it gently.'
basic
Let's shake it to the music!
basic
Come on, let's shake it on the dance floor!
natural
If you want to have fun, just shake it!
natural
That song always makes me want to shake it.
natural
Shake it before you drink the juice.
basic