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Shook

Definition

Extremely surprised, frightened, impressed, upset, or emotionally affected.

Example
The final scene left the entire audience shook.
How it is used

Shook communicates a strong emotional reaction and may be positive or negative. Someone can be shook by shocking news, an impressive performance, a frightening moment, or an unexpected reveal.

Origin and context

Shook is traditionally the past tense of shake and has long been used figuratively for emotional disturbance. Its standalone slang use became especially prominent through Black English and hip-hop during the 1990s before spreading broadly online.

Common variations

shooketh

An intentionally dramatic or humorous extension of shook.

I'm shook

A direct statement that the speaker feels intensely surprised, frightened, impressed, or emotionally affected.

left me shook

A phrase saying an event or performance caused a powerful emotional reaction.

Frequently asked questions
What does shook mean in slang?

Shook means extremely surprised, frightened, impressed, upset, or emotionally affected.

Can shook be positive?

Yes. Someone may be positively shook by an impressive performance, exciting surprise, or dramatic reveal.

What does shooketh mean?

Shooketh is a humorous, exaggerated form of shook used to make the reaction sound more dramatic.

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