quaking

English

Etymology 1

From Middle English quakinge, quakyng, from Old English cwacung (quaking, trembling), equivalent to quake +‎ -ing.

Noun

quaking (countable and uncountable, plural quakings)

  1. The action of the verb quake.
    Synonyms: quivering, trembling, tremor
Translations

Etymology 2

From Middle English quakynge, quakand, from Old English cwaciende (quaking), present participle of Old English cwacian (to quake, tremble); equivalent to quake +‎ -ing.

Adjective

quaking

  1. Shaking uncontrollably, especially due to fear or awe; trembling or shivering.
Derived terms

Verb

quaking

  1. present participle and gerund of quake